Glass inkwell

Unknown

1st century CE · Glass · Greek and Roman Art

Translucent cobalt blue. Almost vertical rounded rim; shallow, sloping shoulder with concave curve at base; folded horizontal flange; cylindrical body with slightly convex sides tapering downwards; another folded horizontal flange, forming base ring; convex bottom, pushed in at center, with large circular pontil mark. Intact; some bubbles; dulling, creamy weathering, and iridescence.

Artist

Unknown

Date

1st century CE

Medium

Glass

Culture

Roman

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

Edward C. Moore Collection, Bequest of Edward C. Moore, 1891