Glass beaker

Unknown

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

Tall, slender beaker Colorless Knocked-off, uneven, flaring rim; four-sided body; sides tapering slightly downward, with rounded corners and bulging pad at base; uneven, pushed-in bottom with tolling marks. Four vertical indents in sides. One faint wheel-abraded horizontal line below rim at top of body. Intact; many pinprick and a few larger bubbles; dulling, pitting, and faint 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