Glass fragment

Unknown

1st century CE · Glass · Greek and Roman Art

Translucent cobalt blue, with opaque white. Body fragment with convex curving side. Decoration of large irregular blobs on exterior. Two large parallel internal cracks running lengthwise across fragment; polished on exterior, with pitting of surface bubbles; weathered edges; faint iridescent weathering on exterior. Probably part of a closed bottle rather than an open cup.

Artist

Unknown

Date

1st century CE

Medium

Glass

Culture

Roman

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

Edward C. Moore Collection, Bequest of Edward C. Moore, 1891