Inkwell
Inkwell
Inkwell
Inkwell

Currently not on view

Inkwell,

1st century CE

Roman Imperial Period, ca. 30 BCE–476 CE
y1946-351

Information

Title
Inkwell
Dates

1st century CE

Medium
Transparent dark blue glass
Dimensions
h. 4.7 cm, diam. rim 2.3 cm, diam. base 4.8 cm (1 7/8 x 7/8 x 1 7/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Platt from the bequest of Dan Fellows Platt, Class of 1895
Object Number
y1946-351
Place Made

Eastern Mediterranean ?

Description
In-folded, horizontal rim with fire-polished lip; narrow mouth; cylindrical body with folded, horizontal flange at top and bottom; flat, slightly concave bottom. At the center of the bottom is an annular pontil mark, 2 cm. wide.
Period
Roman (style or period), Imperial (Roman)
Type
glass, inkwells, vessels (containers)
Materials
free-blown glass

Given to the Museum by Mrs. Platt from bequest of Dan Fellows Platt

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