Glass cup

Unknown

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

Colorless with blue green tinge. Rounded and thickened vertical rim; sides slighty tapering downward, then with a horizontal bulge (41 mm below rim), and then tapering at more acute angle to concave bottom. Intact; some pinprick bubbles and blowing striations; dulling and iridescent weathering, with patches of creamy weathering and accretion 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