Cobalt Blue Glass Inkwell with Lid
A small cylindrical vessel of deep cobalt blue glass with a flared base and rim, topped by a conical lid with a knob finial. Streaks of white and pale threads mottle the glass surface, and the lid shows weathering and iridescent wear.
- Artist
- Ancient Roman
- Date
- 1st century
- Medium
- Glass, blown technique
- Source
- Art Institute of Chicago
- Size
- 843 × 1277 px
Public domain · Art Institute of Chicago releases this image under CC0 (latest date 100).
Rights checked 2026-11-05 · tier A · as stated by the source: CC0 (Art Institute of Chicago, is_public_domain=true)
Rights checked 2026-11-05 · tier A · as stated by the source: CC0 (Art Institute of Chicago, is_public_domain=true)
Credit (appreciated, not required for public-domain works): Art Institute of Chicago, Gift of Theodore W. and Frances S. Robinson