Glass trulla (pan)

Unknown

1st–4th century CE · Glass · Greek and Roman Art

Translucent blue green; handle in same color. Outsplayed, rounded, and slightly thickened rim; almost vertical side, then curves in sharply; applied, solid, low ring base; slightly convex, uneven bottom; broad, flat strap handle pressed on to rim, drawn out horizontally, and trailed off back along its underside. Intact; many pinprick bubbles and small glassy inclusions, and elongated bubbles in handle; dulling, iridescence, and patches of weathering.

Artist

Unknown

Date

1st–4th century CE

Medium

Glass

Culture

Roman

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

Gift of Henry G. Marquand, 1881