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Glass lid

2nd–3rd century CE
Not on view
Colorless.
Knocked-off, uneven, downturned lip; circular, concave disk with rounded edge.
Intact; pinprick and larger bubbles; iridescence and brown enamel-like weathering.
Other similar lids have cold-painted decoration, but this one appears to be undecorated. Many examples have been found in Cyprus.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Glass lid
  • Period: Mid Imperial
  • Date: 2nd–3rd century CE
  • Culture: Roman, Cypriot
  • Medium: Glass; blown
  • Dimensions: Diam.: 2 3/16 in. (5.6 cm)
  • Classification: Glass
  • Credit Line: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
  • Object Number: 74.51.5822
  • Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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