Glass jar

Unknown

2nd–3rd century CE · Glass · Greek and Roman Art

Translucent pale green. Partially tubular rim, folded out, down, round, and in; broad, flaring mouth; concave neck; shoulder curving out to join bulbous body; kick in bottom with central pontil scar. Intact; bubbles and a few glassy inclusions; iridescence and large patches of limy brown weathering.

Artist

Unknown

Date

2nd–3rd century CE

Medium

Glass

Culture

Roman

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

Gift of Henry G. Marquand, 1881