The following items constitute the collection of (mostly) Roman-period glass objects in the collections of the University of Colorado Art Museum. For a full discussion of the collection, including its acquisition and transfer history, and the organization of the catalogue, see the Catalogue of Ancient Glass in the University of Colorado Museum

 

Photograph of a blue glass vessel with a pointed bottom, ovoid body, and tall, narrow neck that tapers slightly outward to a rounded mouth, from the side against a neutral background.

2008.18.2.8, Roman Unguentarium

May 15, 2018

This container for oil or perfume is Roman and dated to the 1st century C.E.

Photograph of a reddish glass vessel with a round body and base with a relatively short and narrow neck and outward-tapering mouth, from the side against a neutral gray background.

2008.18.2.7, Roman Bottle with Funnel Mouth

May 15, 2018

This vessel for oil or perfume is Roman and dated to the late 2nd century C.E.

Photograph of a dark glass vessel with a globular body and somewhat tall neck that tapers out at the top, from the side against a neutral gray background.

2008.18.2.6, Roman Flask

May 15, 2018

This liquid container is Roman and dated to the 1st century C.E.

Photo of a clear glass bowl, from the side against a neutral gray background.

2008.18.2.5, Roman Ribbed Bowl

May 15, 2018

This clear glass bowl is Roman and dated to the 1st century C.E.

Photograph of a dark glass bowl, from a slightly raised angle against a neutral gray background.

2008.18.2.4, Roman Shallow Pillar-Molded Bowl

May 15, 2018

This bowl is Roman and dated to the 1st century C.E.

Photograph of a clear glass bowl with a slightly flaring lip, from the side against a neutral gray background.

2008.18.2.3, Eastern Mediterranean Ribbed Cup or Bowl

May 15, 2018

This ribbed cup or bowl is Eastern Mediterranean and dated to the 1st century B.C.E. to 1st century C.E.

Photograph of a white stone alabastron with a tall, narrow body, supported on a regular whitish block and against a neutral gray background.

2008.18.2.2, Macedonian Stone Alabastron

May 14, 2018

This stone vessel is Macedonian and dated to the 4th century B.C.E.

Photograph of a broken multi-colored glass vase with an ovoid body that tapers to a narrow, flat base. Neck and most of handle broken. From the side against a neutral gray background.

2008.18.2.1, Eastern Mediterranean Amphoriskos

May 14, 2018

This polychrome vessel is Eastern Mediterranean and dated to the late 6th to early 4th century B.C.E.

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