Glass bowl

Unknown

1st century BCE · Glass · Greek and Roman Art

Translucent deep golden brown. Vertical rim with rounded edge; convex curving side tapering downwards to flat bottom within integral outsplayed, slightly oval base ring with thick rounded edge. Intact; some pinprick bubbles, a few larger bubbles and striations; dulling, pitting, and faint iridescence. Rotary grinding marks on interior and exterior.

Artist

Unknown

Date

1st century BCE

Medium

Glass

Culture

Greek

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

Gift of Henry G. Marquand, 1881