Glass miniature jar

2nd–4th century CE
Not on view
Colorless with blue green tinge
Large tubular rim folded out, up and in; short neck, tooled in at base; globular body; thick bottom, with small flattened pad at center.
Intact; many pinprick bubbles; slight dullign on exterior; soli enctrustation and iridescent weathering on interior.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Glass miniature jar
  • Period: Mid Imperial
  • Date: 2nd–4th century CE
  • Culture: Roman
  • Medium: Glass; blown
  • Dimensions: 15/16 × 13/16 in. (2.4 × 2.1 cm)
    Diam. of rim: 13/16 in. (2.1 cm)
  • Classification: Glass
  • Credit Line: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
  • Object Number: 74.51.327
  • Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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