Inkwell
Inkwell

Currently not on view

Inkwell,

1st century CE

Roman Imperial Period, ca. 30 BCE–476 CE
2006-472

Information

Title
Inkwell
Dates

1st century CE

Medium
Transparent light blue glass
Dimensions
h. 6.5 cm, diam. rim 6.1 cm, diam. base 6 cm (2 9/16 x 2 3/8 x 2 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Dan Fellows Platt
Object Number
2006-472
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
Materials
free-blown glass

Given to the Museum by Mrs. Dan Fellows Platt

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