Glass footed beaker

Unknown

2nd–3rd century CE · Glass · Greek and Roman Art

Translucent pale blue green. Rounded, slightly flaring rim; straight sides, tapering downward and tooled in around base; integral base ring; deep concave bottom. Complete, except for small hole in side and large crack around base; pinprick bubbles; deep pitting and weathering, with brilliant iridescence; soil encrustation on interior.

Artist

Unknown

Date

2nd–3rd century CE

Medium

Glass

Culture

Roman

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76