Glass jar

3rd–4th century CE or later
Not on view
Colorless (?).

Plain, vertical rim (as restored); short, funnel-shaped neck; bulbous body, tapering downward; deep, concave bottom.

Body complete, but rim and neck mostly restored; many bubbles and blowing striations; deep pitting and brilliant iridescent weathering.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Glass jar
  • Period: Late Imperial or later
  • Date: 3rd–4th century CE or later
  • Culture: Roman or Islamic
  • Medium: Glass; blown
  • Dimensions: H.: 2 3/4 in. (7 cm)
  • Classification: Glass
  • Credit Line: Bequest of Isaac D. Fletcher, 1917
  • Object Number: 17.120.244
  • Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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