Glass indented jar
Colorless.
Rim folded out, over, and in; broad, flaring mouth; short neck, expanding downwards; rounded shoulder; globular body; round bottom.
Three shallow indents on body.
Intact; many bubbles; thick, enamel-like weathering and brilliant iridescence.
Rim folded out, over, and in; broad, flaring mouth; short neck, expanding downwards; rounded shoulder; globular body; round bottom.
Three shallow indents on body.
Intact; many bubbles; thick, enamel-like weathering and brilliant iridescence.
Artwork Details
- Title: Glass indented jar
- Period: Late Imperial
- Date: 3rd–4th century CE
- Culture: Roman
- Medium: Glass; blown and tooled
- Dimensions: H.: 2 5/16 in. (5.9 cm)
- Classification: Glass
- Credit Line: Bequest of Mary Anna Palmer Draper, 1915
- Object Number: 15.43.200
- Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art
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