Glass jar

Unknown

2nd–3rd century CE · Glass · Greek and Roman Art

Colorless with pale greenish tinge. Rounded and everted rim; narrow, concave neck; bulbous body, tapering downwards; pushed-in bottom with traces of irregular pontil mark. Intact; some pinprick and larger bubbles; dulling, iridescence, and whitish weathering.

Artist

Unknown

Date

2nd–3rd century CE

Medium

Glass

Culture

Roman

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76