Glass inkwell
Almost vertical rounded rim; shallow, sloping shoulder with concave curve at base; folded horizontal flange; cylindrical body with slightly convex sides tapering downwards; another folded horizontal flange, forming base ring; convex bottom, pushed in at center, with large circular pontil mark.
Intact; some bubbles; dulling, creamy weathering, and iridescence.
Artwork Details
- Title: Glass inkwell
- Period: Early Imperial
- Date: 1st century CE
- Culture: Roman
- Medium: Glass; blown and tooled
- Dimensions: H.: 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm)
Diam.: 2 7/16 in. (6.3 cm) - Classification: Glass
- Credit Line: Edward C. Moore Collection, Bequest of Edward C. Moore, 1891
- Object Number: 91.1.1334
- Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art
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