Glass cup

Unknown

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

Translucent pale green, with trail in same color. Rounded and thickened rim; short, vertical neck; carinated body with conical sides, then angled in sharply to integral, tubular base ring; bottom with small central kick and pontil scar. Single horizontal trail around upper body, then spiral up to end below rim. Intact; few bubbles; dulling and iridescence on exterior; some soil encrustation and 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