Fragmentary PlateThis shallow plate has a plain rim with a rounded edge. The wall curves down and in, with a depression ( diam. 4 cm [1 5/8 in.]) at the center of the floor. Most of the floor is missing; similar plates have either a plain base or three applied feet (see, for example, Smith 1957, no
Ray Winfield Smith.
Toklas at 27, rue de Fleurus, Paris, 1922; photograph by Man Ray).
Toklas at 27, rue de Fleurus, Paris, 1922; photograph by Man Ray).
BottleThis bottle clearly illustrates the transitional phase of development between Late Antique and early Islamic period artifacts. Of all the crafts, glassmaking was perhaps the most conservative in terms of both artistic continuity over time and the transfer of skills and ideas from one generation to another
Ray Winfield Smith.
The Met’s Modern and Contemporary Art department studies, collects, and exhibits art from 1890 to the present. The collection encompasses modernist movements and contemporary practices from across the globe.
Iba Ndiaye: Between Latitude and Longitude Through May 31, 2026 upcoming Man Ray
Smith, Ray Winfield. 1949. „The Significance of Roman Glass.“
Understanding the chemical processes of lead and heavy metal soaps informs art conservators on ways to slow, stop, and prevent the deterioration of unique works of art.
scanning electron microscopy-energy dispersive spectrometry (SEM-EDS), micro-X-ray
Said to be from Syria (Froehner 1903, p. 157, no. 1133) Between 1878 and 1895, acquired by Julien Gréau; before 1903, acquired by John Pierpont Morgan (as part of the Gréau glass collection); until 1913, collection of John Pierpont Morgan, New York; 1913-1917, estate of J
Glass from the Ancient World: the Ray Winfield Smith Collection. p. 133, Corning,
Said to be from Eleusis, Attica Eleusis Museum, Greece, 1908; [Until 1930, with Emmanuel (Manolis) Segredakis, Paris]; [July 16, 1930, purchased by Joseph Brummer from E. Segredakis]; [1930-1947, with Joseph Brummer, New York (P7155)]; May 27, 1947, acquired by Walter Cummings Baker, purchased from Joseph Brummer; 1947-1972, collection of Walter C
Pigment remains on the marble surface are analyzed by X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy
Researchers at The Met describe methods used to uncover the artist John Singer Sargent’s creative process.
Scanning X-ray fluorescence (XRF) provides a mapping of the individual elements present
