Glass cup

Unknown

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

Colorless with greenish tinge, with trail in same glass. Plain, rounded rim; short, flaring neck; carinated body with straight, conical sides, then angled in to integral, tubular base ring; broad, flat bottom with slight small central kick. Single horizontal trail around upper body, then spiral up to end below rim. Complete, except for large hole in one side; many pinprick bubbles; heavily weathered and pitted, with brilliant iridescence; some soil encrustation and black, enamel-like weathering 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