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Glass miniature jar

2nd–3rd century CE
Not on view
Translucent pale green.
Tubular rim folded over and in to flaring mouth; short, tapering neck; lopsided sholuder, horizontal on one side; biconical body, with ridge around center; pushed-in bottom with kick and traces of pontil scar.
Intact; large and pinprick bubbles; slight dulling and iridescence, with patch of weathering on one side of body.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Glass miniature jar
  • Period: Mid Imperial
  • Date: 2nd–3rd century CE
  • Culture: Roman
  • Medium: Glass; blown
  • Dimensions: 1 11/16 in. (4.3 cm)
    Other: 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm)
    Diam. of rim: 1 5/16 in. (3.3 cm)
  • Classification: Glass
  • Credit Line: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
  • Object Number: 74.51.69
  • Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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