Glass lid

Unknown

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

Translucent yellow green. Solid, round, central knob; domed upper sides; broad, folded, tubular flange, turned slightly upwards; lower sides expand slightly downwards to rounded, thickened rim. Intact; pinprick and larger bubbles; patches of dulling, iridescence, and limy weathering. Top of knob is scarred, perhaps from the pontil. The lid does not fit or match 74.51.5742. Yellowish glass cover with knob and projecting rim.

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