Glass marble

Unknown

1st–4th century CE · Glass · Greek and Roman Art

Translucent turquoise greenish blue Solid sphere. Numerous small crescent-shaped impressions in surface, combined with a few circles and possible letters. Intact, but with interior cracks; dulling and pitting, with areas of brilliant iridescent weathering.

Artist

Unknown

Date

1st–4th century CE

Medium

Glass

Culture

Roman

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76