Glass plate

Unknown

4th century CE or later · Glass · Greek and Roman Art

Translucent blue green. Broad, slightly upturned, tubular rim, folded down and in; side almost horizontal but with solid flange on exterior towards rim; outsplayed tubular foot ring, made by folding; slightly convex bottom with central rounded projecting boss and pontil mark, dome at center on interior. Intact; bubbles, blowing striations, and a few gritty inclusions; some pitting and brilliant iridescent weathering.

Artist

Unknown

Date

4th century CE or later

Medium

Glass

Culture

Roman

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

Bequest of Benjamin Altman, 1913