Jar
100 B.C.-100 A.D.
Medium
Decorative Arts-Glass
Classification
Decorative Arts-Glass
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of John Gellatly
Accession Number
1929.8.147.16
Art Historical Context
This elegant glass jar, dating from 100 B.C. to 100 A.D., hails from the late Hellenistic or early Roman period, a time when glassmaking blossomed across the Mediterranean world. Crafted by an unidentified artisan, it exemplifies the decorative arts tradition, where glass transitioned from luxury imports to more accessible household wares. Its presence in the Smithsonian American Art Museum's collection, gifted by John Gellatly, highlights the enduring appeal of ancient craftsmanship in American collections. Glass production during this era marked a technological leap, with techniques like co...
About the Artist
Unidentified ( ) · –