Glass monochrome dish fragment
Unknown Artist
1st half of 1st century CE
Medium
Glass
Dimensions
Other: 11/16 x 1 3/8 in. (1.7 x 3.4 cm)
Classification
Glass
Culture & Period
Roman · Early Imperial, Julio-Claudian
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
91.1.1751
Art Historical Context
This delicate fragment from a monochrome glass dish offers a glimpse into the refined world of Early Imperial Rome during the Julio-Claudian period (ca. 1st half of 1st century CE). Dating to the reigns of emperors like Augustus or Tiberius, it reflects the height of Roman expansion and cultural sophistication, when glassware became a staple of elite households and trade across the empire. Though only a small shard measuring 1.7 x 3.4 cm survives, it hints at a once-complete dish likely used for serving food or drink, showcasing everyday luxury. Roman glassmaking reached new heights in this e...