Glass dish

Unknown

1st century CE · Glass · Greek and Roman Art

Translucent pale blue green. Rounded, flaring rim, with horizontal outward rib below; slightly convex side of uneven height, tapering downwards to broad, intregral tubular base ring; flat bottom but with kick at center, forming thickened dome, and traces of pontil scar. Intact; pinprick bubbles and blowing striations; some dulling and faint iridescence, with small patches of creamy brown weathering.

Artist

Unknown

Date

1st century CE

Medium

Glass

Culture

Roman, Cypriot

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76