Glass bowl

Unknown

ca. 3rd century CE · Glass · Greek and Roman Art

Colorless with pale greenish tinge. Thick, rounded rim, with inner lip; short, convex, curving sides to body; solid pad base; flat bottom, with small kick at center and pontil mark. Intact; many pinprick bubbles; pitting, dulling, and iridescent weathering on exterior, slight soil encrustation and creamy brown weathering on interior.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 3rd century CE

Medium

Glass

Culture

Roman

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76