Glass miniature jar

Unknown

2nd–4th century CE · Glass · Greek and Roman Art

Colorless with blue green tinge Large tubular rim folded out, up and in; short neck, tooled in at base; globular body; thick bottom, with small flattened pad at center. Intact; many pinprick bubbles; slight dullign on exterior; soli enctrustation and iridescent weathering on interior.

Artist

Unknown

Date

2nd–4th century CE

Medium

Glass

Culture

Roman

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76