Glass spindle whorl

Unknown

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

Colorless with yellow green tinge. Rough upper edge around hole; domed body; flat bottom; vertical hole larger on bottom. Intact; pinprick bubbles; dulling and iridescent weathering. Made by winding trail in a spiral around rod.

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