Glass bracelet

Unknown

late 3rd–2nd century BCE · Glass · Greek and Roman Art

Translucent cobalt blue. Seamless broad band with flattened semicircular cross section. On outer surface, two narrow ribs at sides running around band, flanking broad projecting rib decorated with twelve diagonal grooves. Intact, except for one weathered chip in edge; surface pitting and tiny patches of weathering. Blue bracelet with three raised rings and twisted ribbon pattern.

Artist

Unknown

Date

late 3rd–2nd century BCE

Medium

Glass

Culture

Celtic

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917