Glass bowl

early 1st century CE

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 168

Opaque white, appearing semi-translucent.
Thin horizontal rim with rounded outer edge; convex curving side to hemispherical body; slightly convex bottom inside outsplayed base ring with rounded edge.
Intact, except for one tiny weathered chip in rim; pitting of pinprick and larger bubbles, dulling and small patches of creamy brown weathering.

Artwork Details

Overview

References

Title: Glass bowl
Period: Early Imperial
Date: early 1st century CE
Culture: Roman, Syrian
Medium: Glass; cast
Dimensions: H.: 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm)
Classification: Glass
Credit Line: Bequest of Walter C. Baker, 1971
Object Number: 1972.118.185
Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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