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Glass bowl

ca. 3rd century CE
Not on view
Translucent pale blue green.
Tubular collared rim, folded our, round, and down; horizontal, uneven neck; slightly convex sides, tapering gently downwards; pushed-in bottom with prominent pontil scar at center.
Intact; pinprick bubbles and one black impurity in rim; pitting and creamy brown weathering with slight iridescence on exterior.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Glass bowl
  • Period: Mid or Late Imperial
  • Date: ca. 3rd century CE
  • Culture: Roman
  • Medium: Glass; blown
  • Dimensions: Height: 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm)
    Diam.: 2 13/16 x 2 1/16 in. (7.1 x 5.2 cm)
  • Classification: Glass
  • Credit Line: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
  • Object Number: 74.51.5823
  • Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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