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Glass miniature jar

3rd century CE
Not on view
Translucent blue green.
Broad flaring rim, folded out, up, round, and in, and pressed into side of mouth; short concave neck; squat body with side expanding downward, then sloping in to form thick pad base with concave bottom.
Intact; a few bubbles and blowing striations; dulling, pitting, and iridescent weathering on exterior, thick enamel-like weathering and iridescence on interior.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Glass miniature jar
  • Period: Late Imperial
  • Date: 3rd century CE
  • Culture: Roman
  • Medium: Glass; blown
  • Dimensions: H.: 15/16 in. (2.4 cm)
  • Classification: Glass
  • Credit Line: Bequest of Mary Anna Palmer Draper, 1915
  • Object Number: 15.43.250
  • Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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