Glass bowl

Unknown

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

Colorless with pale blue green tinge Rounded rim, folded up, out, and down, with exterior horizontal rib below; flaring, broad mouth; double convex sides to body, curving in to integral base ring; bottom with deep, rounded kick and pontil scar. Broken and repaired, with two holes in sides; many pinprick bubbles; some dulling and faint iridescence, with patches of weathering film.

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