Very fragmentary replica of a core-formed vessel. Missing pieces reveal shiny glass. White and yellow trailed decoration appears to be paint, but the blue is glass, although not colorfast.
H. 7.7 x W. 4.9 cm (3 1/16 x 1 15/16 in.)
Henry W. Haynes, Boston, MA (1873/78-1912), bequest; to the Department of the Classics, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA (1912-1977), transfer; to the Fogg Art Museum, 1977.
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