Roman; probably Italy
Bowl or Cup
INV-6191
Roman; probably ItalyMid–1st century
Bowl or Cup
Roman; probably Italy →roman (ancient, style or period)ancientbowlglass
Date
Mid–1st century
Medium
Glass, cast
Dimensions
4.1 × 7.5 × 7.5 cm (1 5/8 × 3 × 3 in.)
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Location
Chicago, IL
Credit
Gift of Theodore W. and Frances S. Robinson
Initially affordable among only the wealthy, glass was used widely in the Roman world to create a variety of everyday objects such as those displayed here, including delicate cosmetic containers that held perfumes and oils and various forms of tableware designed for serving food and drink. Glass was also used to imitate precious stones in jewelry.
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