Glass inkwell

1st–2nd century CE

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 171

Translucent light green with blue tinge.
Central circular mouth with rounded inverted lip; horizontal shoulder, curving down at edge; folded, tubular flange between shoulder and side; convex side tapering down and in; thick, slightly concave bottom with pontil mark at center.
Intact; a few bubbles; dulling and faint iridescence on exterior, soil encrustation and iridescent weathering on interior.

With perforated cover attached; plain glass.

Artwork Details

Overview

References

Title: Glass inkwell
Period: Early to Mid Imperial
Date: 1st–2nd century CE
Culture: Roman
Medium: Glass; blown
Dimensions: H.: 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm)
Diam.: 3 3/8 in. (8.6 cm)
Classification: Glass
Credit Line: Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917
Object Number: 17.194.119
Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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