Glass beaker

Unknown

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

Translucent pale yellow green. Rounded, flaring rim; cylindrical body with slightly convex, vertical side, curving in at base to integral tubular base ring; bottom with small kick at center and pontil scar. Intact; pinprick and a few larger bubbles; dulling, iridescence, and patches of faint 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