Glass conical bowl
Unknown Artist
mid-2nd–early 1st century BCE
Medium
Glass, cast and cut
Dimensions
H.: 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm) Diam.: 6 in. (15.2 cm)
Classification
Glass
Culture & Period
Greek, Syro-Palestinian · Late Hellenistic
Department
Greek and Roman Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Edward C. Moore Collection, Bequest of Edward C. Moore, 1891
Accession Number
91.1.1405
Art Historical Context
This delicate glass conical bowl, hailing from the Late Hellenistic period (mid-2nd to early 1st century BCE), exemplifies the refined craftsmanship of Greek Syro-Palestinian artisans. Standing just 2⅞ inches tall with a 6-inch diameter, its shallow, wide form was ideal for serving delicacies or aromatic oils, reflecting the everyday luxuries of the ancient Mediterranean world. Crafted in the bustling crossroads of Syria-Palestine, where Greek influences merged with Eastern traditions after Alexander the Great's conquests, this piece captures the cultural fusion of the era. The bowl's medium—...