Glass jar

Unknown

3rd–4th century CE · Glass · Greek and Roman Art

Colorless with pale green tinge; same color trail. Plain rounded rim; flaring mouth; short concave neck; sack-shaped body; kick at center of bottom with traces of pontil scar. Trail wound once around top of body. Intact; pinprick bubbles and blowing striations; dulling and traces of weathering on exterior; soil encrustation and patches of creamy brown weathering on interior.

Artist

Unknown

Date

3rd–4th century CE

Medium

Glass

Culture

Roman

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76