Glass indented jar

Unknown

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

Translucent pale blue green; base ring in same color. Slightly outsplayed, uneven, knocked-off rim; tall and broad cylindrical neck, with hollow folded flange at base; sloping shoulder; bulbous body with side tapering downwards; circular, applied base ring; almost flat bottom. On body, nine elongated, vertical indents. Intact; many pinprick and a few larger bubbles, and blowing striations; iridescence and small patches of soil encrustation and weathering on exterior; thick soil deposits on interior, covering brilliant iridescent weathering. With nine indents on body.

Artist

Unknown

Date

2nd–4th century CE

Medium

Glass

Culture

Roman

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

Gift of Henry G. Marquand, 1881