Glass beaker

Unknown

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

Colorless Knocked-off, uneven, flaring rim; four-sided body tapering downwards to squared base; thick, convex bottom. Four large indents in body. One faint wheel-abraded horizontal line below rim at top of body. Intact, except for small chip in rim; pinprick bubbles; dulling, pitting, and limy encrustation, with patches of 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