Glass jar

Unknown

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

Colorless with slight greenish tinge. Plain, rounded rim; flaring neck; elongated piriform body; small, concave bottom. Single horizontal trail around upper body, then spiral up to end below rim. Intact; pinprick and some large bubbles, and blowing striations; patches of faint brownish weathering and iridescence.

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