Glass jar

Unknown

ca. 2nd–4th century CE · Glass · Greek and Roman Art

Translucent pale green. Tubular rim, folded out, over, and flattened into side of flaring mouth; short, concave neck; squat, globular body; pushed-in bottom with traces of pontil scar. Intact; many bubbles, some large, and blowing striations; iridescence and small patches of weathering on exterior, thick brown weathering and brilliant iridescence on interior.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 2nd–4th century CE

Medium

Glass

Culture

Roman

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

Gift of Henry G. Marquand, 1881