Glass lamp

Unknown

4th century CE · Glass · Greek and Roman Art

Translucent pale green with bluish tinge Unworked, uneven, knocked off rim; narrow bulging collar below; almost straight sides tapering to pointed, thick bottom, with small flattened pad at tip. Intact; pinprick and some larger bubbles; some pitting, dulling, and iridescence on one side on exterior.

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