Glass dish

Unknown

4th century CE · Glass · Greek and Roman Art

Colorless with pale blue green tinge. Rounded, slightly thickened vertical rim; convex side to body, tapering downwards then curving sharply in to pushed-in outer section of bottom; applied tubular foot ring, splayed outwards; inner section of bottom slightly convex with thickened dome and pontil scar at center. Intact; many pinprick, some elongated horizontally, and a few very large bubbles; dulling, pitting, and patches of brownish iridescent weathering. Greenish blown glass plate with thick base.

Artist

Unknown

Date

4th century CE

Medium

Glass

Culture

Roman

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76