Glass bracelet

Unknown

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

Translucent very dark green, appearing black. Circular band; round in section but with groove around inner side; flattened into square section at seam where ends of rod have been pressed together with irregular tooling marks; small pontil scar on outer edge of opposite side. Intact; elongated bubbles; dulling, faint iridescence, and patches of thick, creamy weathering.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 2nd–4th century CE

Medium

Glass

Culture

Roman

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76