Glass dish

Unknown

4th century CE · Glass · Greek and Roman Art

Translucent pale blue green. Thickened, rounded rim; side curves down and in, with angular profile; tall foot ring, made by folding, slightly splayed and with tubular, inward-bulging edge; uneven bottom with thick dome at center and prominent pontil scar. Intact; many pinprick bubbles; heavily weathered, with pitting, some dulling, and brilliant iridescence.

Artist

Unknown

Date

4th century CE

Medium

Glass

Culture

Roman

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

Gift of Henry G. Marquand, 1881