Glass spindle whorl

Unknown

ca. 1st–2nd century CE · Glass · Greek and Roman Art

Translucent greenish yellow. Domed body, with ridges on sides and circular groove at top; slight lip at center around hole; flat bottom but with shallow, spiral grooves; vertical hole, larger on bottom. One weathered chip in bottom near edge; cracks running across body; dulling and creamy iridescent weathering. Made by winding trail in a spiral around rod.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 1st–2nd century CE

Medium

Glass

Culture

Roman

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76