Glass jar

Unknown

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

Colorless with yellow green tinge; trail in same glass. Thickened, rounded rim, with beveled outer edge; flaring mouth; short, concave neck; tall, bulbous body; deep kick in bottom and circular pontil mark. Thick trail applied around neck. Intact; pinprick and a few larger bubbles; dulling and faint iridescent weathering on exterior; soil encrustation, dark enamel-like weathering, and brilliant iridescence on interior.

Artist

Unknown

Date

3rd–4th century CE

Medium

Glass

Culture

Roman

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

Gift of Henry G. Marquand, 1881