Glass beaker

Unknown

mid–late 2nd century CE · Glass · Greek and Roman Art

Translucent yellow green. Uneven, knocked-off rim, with bulging collar beneath; cylindrical sides to body, curving in to integral, low base ring; pushed-in bottom. Band of fine abraded horizontal lines below collar; six deep vertical indents in sides. Intact, except for minor cracks in rim; pinprick bubbles and a few glassy inclusions; slight dulling, pitting, and areas of iridescent weathering.

Artist

Unknown

Date

mid–late 2nd century CE

Medium

Glass

Culture

Roman, Cypriot

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76