Glass bowl

Unknown

late 1st century BCE–early 1st century CE · Glass · Greek and Roman Art

Colorless with pale yellow tinge and purplish streaks Rounded vertical rim; slightly convex sides, tapering downward; flat bottom. Two broad horizontal wheel-cut grooves on interior below rim. Intact; a few pinprick bubbles; deep pitting, dulling, and iridescent weathering.

Artist

Unknown

Date

late 1st century BCE–early 1st century CE

Medium

Glass

Culture

Roman

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76