Glass jar

Unknown

3rd–4th century CE · Glass · Greek and Roman Art

Translucent yellow green. Tubular rim folded out, over, and in, with projecting lip on one side; funnel-shaped neck; sloping shoulder; small, bulbous body; thick bottom with kick and pontil scar. On body, five oval indents arranged around side, and one shallower, double indent. Intact; pinprick and larger bubbles; limy encrustation, weathering, dulling, and iridescence.

Artist

Unknown

Date

3rd–4th century CE

Medium

Glass

Culture

Roman

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

Gift of Henry G. Marquand, 1881