Glass jar

Unknown

late 3rd–4th century CE · Glass · Greek and Roman Art

Translucent pale yellowish green, with purple streaks. Plain, rounded rim; flaring neck; conical body, rounded at base; flat bottom, with kick at center. Thick, heavy glass. Single horizontal trail wound unevenly three times around upper body, then spiral up to end below rim; on body, spiral pattern of pre-inflated molded ribs Intact; pinprick and several large bubbles; little exterior weathering; soil encrustion with weathering and iridescence on interior.

Artist

Unknown

Date

late 3rd–4th century CE

Medium

Glass

Culture

Roman

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76