Glass fragment
Translucent cobalt blue, with opaque white.
Body fragment with convex curving side.
Decoration of large irregular blobs on exterior.
Two large parallel internal cracks running lengthwise across fragment; polished on exterior, with pitting of surface bubbles; weathered edges; faint iridescent weathering on exterior.
Probably part of a closed bottle rather than an open cup.
Body fragment with convex curving side.
Decoration of large irregular blobs on exterior.
Two large parallel internal cracks running lengthwise across fragment; polished on exterior, with pitting of surface bubbles; weathered edges; faint iridescent weathering on exterior.
Probably part of a closed bottle rather than an open cup.
Artwork Details
- Title: Glass fragment
- Period: Early Imperial
- Date: 1st century CE
- Culture: Roman
- Medium: Glass; blown with applied marvered blobs
- Dimensions: Other: 1 x 2 1/4 in. (2.6 x 5.7 cm)
- Classification: Glass
- Credit Line: Edward C. Moore Collection, Bequest of Edward C. Moore, 1891
- Object Number: 91.1.1646
- Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art
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