Glass cup

Unknown

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

Colorless with blue green tinge. Knocked-off, uneven rim; slightly bulging collar below rim; side expanding downward, then angled in to join convex bottom with deep, pointed kick at center. Band of faint wheel-abraded lines below bulge at top of body; two more horizontal lines on body above angle. Intact; bubbles and blowing striations; dulling, pitting, and brilliant 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