Glass jar

Unknown

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

Translucent pale blue green, with trail in same color. Plain, rounded rim; flaring neck; conical body, rounded at base; kick in bottom. Single horizontal trail wound around top of body; on lower body extending onto bottom, six irregular short ribs. Intact; pinprick bubbles and blowing striations; dulling, pitting, and patches of creamy weathering on exterior; soil encrustion with weathering and iridescence on interior.

Artist

Unknown

Date

3rd to mid–4th century CE

Medium

Glass

Culture

Roman

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76