Glass jar

Unknown

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

Translucent blue green. Everted rim, folded over and in; concave neck; bulbous body; slightly flattened bottom, with trace of pontil mark to one side. Intact; many bubbles and blowing striations; pitting, dulling, and iridescence, with small patches of soil encrustation and weathering.

Artist

Unknown

Date

2nd–4th century CE

Medium

Glass

Culture

Roman

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

Gift of Henry G. Marquand, 1881