Glass bowl

Unknown

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

Miniature bowl or jar Translucent blue green. Rounded and thickened rim with inner lip; convex sides to cylindrical body; flat bottom with small, central kick and traces of large pontil scar. Intact; few bubbles; pitting, dulling, and iridescent weathering.

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