Glass jar

Unknown

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

Translucent blue green. Outsplayed, rounded rim; short, concave neck; squat, bulbous body; tubular base ring; kick in bottom with pontil scar. On body, six circular indents. Intact; some pinprick bubbles; dulling and iridescent weathering, with a few patches of soil encrustation.

Artist

Unknown

Date

2nd–3rd century CE

Medium

Glass

Culture

Roman

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

Gift of Henry G. Marquand, 1881