Glass footed beaker

Unknown

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

Translucent blue green. Rounded and thickened vertical rim; straight sides tapering downward; integral tubular base ring; kick in center of bottom. Intact; pinprick bubbles, blowing striations, and some glassy inclusions; faint dulling and iridescence, with patches of creamy weathering and soil 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