Glass bracelet

Unknown

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

Translucent dark blue, appearing black. Slightly oval band with uneven sides; semicircular in section with flat inner side; no visible seam. Intact, except for chip in edge of inner side; elongated bubbles; dulling, faint iridescence, and small patches of 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