Glass bowl

Unknown

2nd–3rd century CE · Glass · Greek and Roman Art

Translucent pale blue green Rounded, thickened, vertical rim with slight indent below; vertical sides, then curving in to applied, solid base ring; almost flat bottom with pontil scar, uneven on interior with circular ridge caused by base ring and central, thickened boss. Complete, but one long crack from rim down side; many bubbles; pitting, iridescence, and weathering, with enamel-like brownish surface to interior.

Artist

Unknown

Date

2nd–3rd century CE

Medium

Glass

Culture

Roman

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76