Glass beaker

Unknown

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

Colorless Knocked-off, uneven rim; bulging collar below rim; four-sided body; sides tapering slightly downward, with convex, rounded corners; concave bottom. Four deep vertical indents in sides. One wheel-abraded horizontal line below collar on top of body. Intact, except for small chip in rim; pinprick bubbles; dulling, pitting, and iridescence on exterior; soil encrustation and creamy 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