Glass footed bowl

Unknown

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

Translucent pale blue green. Outsplayed, rounded rim; convex sides tapering downward, then turned in to flat bottom with pontil scar; added ring base with flaring sides and thick, rounded edge. Intact; pinprick bubbles; heavily weathered and pitted, with patches of brilliant iridescence and black enamel-like weathering.

Artist

Unknown

Date

3rd–4th century CE

Medium

Glass

Culture

Roman

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76