The Owsley Moment

Vivid descriptions of art on display in our part of the state

S02 E20 – Unidentified Craftsman, Roman Empire – Dish – 100-399 CE

Listen

The purpose of this dish was not one of great importance at the dinner table; rather, the fact that it remains fully intact after all these centuries – and the story behind its beautiful coloration – is truly remarkable.

Written by Joan Seig
Voiced by Dakota Reed
Produced by Sean Ashcraft in cooperation with the David Owsley Museum of Art and the Ball State School of Art.

Music used in this episode:
3 Gymnopédies: No. 2, Lent et triste
Composed by Erik Satie
Performed by Giacomo Scinardo

Original air date: Jun. 7, 2018

Unidentified Craftsman, Roman Empire – Dish – 100-399 CE – Photo by Steve Talley

Recent Episodes

NOW PLAYING

Indiana Public Radio

Live on 92.1 FM Muncie | 90.9 FM Marion | 91.1 FM Hagerstown / New Castle

From IPR