Glass bowl

Unknown

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

Translucent greenish yellow. Rim folded out and down, forming rounded, partially tubular collar to mouth with inner lip; bulging sides curving in to integral, low tubular base ring; flat bottom with traces of pontil and slight kick. Intact; few bubbles; dulling, slight pitting, and iridescence on exterior, creamy, iridescent weathering on interior.

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