Glass lid

Unknown

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

Colorless. Knocked-off, uneven, downturned lip; circular, concave disk with rounded edge. Intact; pinprick and larger bubbles; iridescence and brown enamel-like weathering. Other similar lids have cold-painted decoration, but this one appears to be undecorated. Many examples have been found in Cyprus.

Artist

Unknown

Date

2nd–3rd century CE

Medium

Glass

Culture

Roman, Cypriot

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76