Glass inkwell

Unknown

1st–2nd century CE · Glass · Greek and Roman Art

Translucent light green with blue tinge. Central circular mouth with rounded inverted lip; horizontal shoulder, curving down at edge; folded, tubular flange between shoulder and side; convex side tapering down and in; thick, slightly concave bottom with pontil mark at center. Intact; a few bubbles; dulling and faint iridescence on exterior, soil encrustation and iridescent weathering on interior. With perforated cover attached; plain glass.

Artist

Unknown

Date

1st–2nd century CE

Medium

Glass

Culture

Roman

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917