Glass spindle whorl

Unknown

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

Translucent pale green. Tall, domed body; slightly convex bottom; vertical hole slightly larger on bottom. Spiral ribbing on top surface and underside. Intact; pinprick bubbles; pitting 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