box
Object NameCylindrical Box
Made FromGlass
Dateabout 50-100
Place MadeRoman Empire; Eastern Mediterranean
TechniqueBlown, tooled
SizeOverall H: 6.5 cm; Upper Flange Diam (max): 6.4 cm
Accession Number75.1.115
Curatorial Area(s)
Exhibitions
Glass from the Ancient World
Not On View
Physical DescriptionVery deep translucent amber glass, appearing black; blown and tooled. Cylindrical box with plain vertical rim rounded at lip, vertical side with folded horizontal flange at top and bottom; sagging base, which rises slightly at center; trace of circular pontil mark.Provenance
Source
Ray Winfield Smith
(American, 1897-1982) - 1974-12-12
