Glass pendant in the form of a dolphin

Unknown

possibly 3rd–5th century CE · Glass · Greek and Roman Art

Translucent cobalt blue. Shaped as a dolphin in the round, with large suspension hole serving as eyes, tooled to form rounded nose, pointed crest, and three-finned tail, and pointed fin under belly. Intact; pitting and brilliant iridescent weathering.

Artist

Unknown

Date

possibly 3rd–5th century CE

Medium

Glass

Culture

Roman

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76