Glass lid

2nd–3rd century CE
Not on view
Colorless with greenish tinge.
Knocked-off, inverted lip; rounded edge; broad, concave top.
Intact, except for losses to part of lip; pinprick and large bubbles; deep weathering and brilliant iridescence; some red soil encrustation on inside under lip.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Glass lid
  • Period: Mid Imperial
  • Date: 2nd–3rd century CE
  • Culture: Roman, Cypriot
  • Medium: Glass; blown
  • Dimensions: 7/16 in. (1.1 cm)
    Diameter: 2 15/16 in. (7.5 cm)
  • Classification: Glass
  • Credit Line: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
  • Object Number: 74.51.233
  • Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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