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Glass dish

4th century CE
Not on view
Colorless with slight blue tinge.
Slightly everted, rounded, vertical rim; short, concave side to body, then turned in to tall, tubular, integral base ring; almost flat bottom, thickened at center and with central pontil scar.
Intact; blowing striations but few bubbles; some dulling and patches of creamy weathering with iridescence.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Glass dish
  • Period: Late Imperial
  • Date: 4th century CE
  • Culture: Roman
  • Medium: Glass; blown
  • Dimensions: H.: 1 7/8 in. (4.8 cm)
    Diam.: 6 5/8 x 3 5/8 in. (16.8 x 9.2 cm)
  • Classification: Glass
  • Credit Line: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
  • Object Number: 74.51.298
  • Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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