Glass plate

4th century CE or later

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 171

Translucent blue green.
Broad, slightly upturned, tubular rim, folded down and in; side almost horizontal but with solid flange on exterior towards rim; outsplayed tubular foot ring, made by folding; slightly convex bottom with central rounded projecting boss and pontil mark, dome at center on interior.
Intact; bubbles, blowing striations, and a few gritty inclusions; some pitting and brilliant iridescent weathering.

Artwork Details

Object Information

Overview

Title: Glass plate
Period: Late Imperial
Date: 4th century CE or later
Culture: Roman
Medium: Glass; blown
Dimensions: Diam.: 13 5/8 in. (34.6 cm)
Classification: Glass
Credit Line: Bequest of Benjamin Altman, 1913
Object Number: 14.40.808
Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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