Caption

Megarian bowl, KIPBEI workshop, 2nd half of the 2nd century BC, Smyrna, vessel, Megarian bowl, weight 0.120 kg, A domed ceramic object sits against a plain gray backdrop, showing a textured surface with ornate raised decorations; the top has a radial floral or sunburst pattern with elongated petal-like elements, and the midband features a continuous frieze of flowing, scroll-like and stylized animal or bird figures in relief. The object displays a worn, earthy color palette with dominant dark brown to black areas and contrasting terracotta and rusty orange highlights where the raised decoration and edges show through; there are patches of lighter beige and pale wear on the surface. The base edge is slightly flared and shows surface abrasion and small chips, and the piece rests on a clear support that is partially visible beneath it.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A04_078

License type

Rights managed

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53.0Mb (2.1Mb) / 14.3in x 14.3in / 4303 x 4303 (300dpi)

Keywords

Megarian bowl KIPBEI workshop 2nd half 2nd century BC Smyrna vessel weight 0.120 kg domed ceramic object sits plain gray backdrop showing textured surface ornate raised decorations top radial floral sunburst pattern elongated petal- elements midband features continuous frieze flowing scroll- stylized animal bird figures relief object displays worn earthy color palette dominant dark brown black areas contrasting terracotta rusty orange highlights raised decoration edges patches lighter beige pale wear surface base edge slightly flared surface abrasion small chips piece rests clear support partially visible beneath .