Glass beaker

Unknown

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

Colorless with pale greenish tinge. Uneven, knocked-off rim; short, concave neck; bulbous sides, tapering downward; concave bottom. Six deep vertical indents in sides. Intact; many pinprick bubbles and one large black inclusion, projecting both on exterior and interior in one indent; dulling and iridescent weathering.

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