Art of Glass the Prized Roman Bowl From 17 Centuries Ago Unearthed at Whitechapel
Evening Standard - London › April 29, 2009
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IT adorned the table of a wealthy merchant some 17 centuries ago. Now this glass dish, the first of its kind to be excavated in western Europe, is giving a fresh insight into the life of Roman London.
The astounding find comes from an archaeological dig at the site of a Roman cemetery in Prescot Street, Whitechapel. Discovered in September, it was in fragments held together by the soil around it, but now, after months of painstaking work, it has been restored to its former glory.See the full content of this document
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Art of Glass the Prized Roman Bowl From 17 Centuries Ago Unearthed at Whitechapel
The intricately patterned dish, which is about 12 inches in diameter, is made using the ...
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