Glass spindle whorl

Unknown

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

Translucent light yellow green, with trails in same color. Tall, domed body; slightly convex bottom; vertical hole larger on bottom. Spiral trail on top surface and underside. Intact; pinprick bubbles; some dulling and creamy iridescent weathering.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 1st–2nd century CE

Medium

Glass

Culture

Roman

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917