Glass bowl

Unknown

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

Colorless with pale green tinge. Flaring rim, cracked off; globular body; thick, slightly concave bottom. On body, three bands of evenly-spaced wheel-abraded horizontal lines. Complete, but broken and repaired; a few bubbles; dulling, pitting, and faint weathering. The gilded decoration is not ancient.

Artist

Unknown

Date

1st–2nd century CE

Medium

Glass, Gold

Culture

Roman

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

Funds from various donors, 1926