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; sides expanding downward, then angled in to join convex bottom, flattened at center. Band of two faint wheel-cut lines on body above angle. Intact; some bubbles; dulling, deep 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