Glass cup

Unknown

1st century CE · Glass · Greek and Roman Art

Translucent pale blue green. Slightly uneven, knocked-off rim; convex side to body, curving in to small, concave bottom. Three evenly-spaced horizontal grooves on body, uppermost immediately below rim. Intact; many bubbles with some blowing striations; dulling, pitting, and faint iridescent weathering on exterior; patches of thick creamy weathering and brilliant iridescence on interior.

Artist

Unknown

Date

1st century CE

Medium

Glass

Culture

Roman

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76