Glass spindle whorl

Unknown

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

Translucent blue green. Uneven top edge, with circular indent at center; conical body with sides expanding downward to flat bottom, with irregular indent to one side. Broken and repaired; pinprick bubbles; dulling, pitting, and some patches of 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