Glass base

Unknown

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

Translucent pale yellow green Tall conical base with tubular lower edge; traces of pontil scar around center of bottom. Complete, but broken off fragment of large footed vessel; pinprick and some large bubbles; pitting and iridescence.

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