Glass dish

Unknown

4th century CE · Glass · Greek and Roman Art

Colorless with blue green tinge. Slightly inverted, rounded rim; short side to body, curving in to tubular, integral base ring; almost flat bottom, thickened at center and with trace of a central pontil scar. Intact; pinprick and a few large bubbles; some dulling, creamy weathering, and iridescence; patches of limy encrustation on interior. Stands lop-sided on base ring.

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