Glass miniature jar

Unknown

2nd–3rd century CE · Glass · Greek and Roman Art

Colorless. Tubular rim, folded out, round, and into braod mouth; short, concave neck; almost horizontal shoulder above squat, bulbous body; pushed-in bottom, with traves of large pontil mark. Intact; some large and pinprick bubbles; patches of creamy weathering, iridescence, and pitting.

Artist

Unknown

Date

2nd–3rd century CE

Medium

Glass

Culture

Roman

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76