Glass beaker

Unknown

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

Colorless with blue green tinge Flaring rim with rounded lip; vertical sides, turned out at bottom to form solid base pad; concave bottom with small pontil scar at center. Fourteen irregular vertical indents in body. Intact; some pinprick bubbles and blowing striations; dulling, pitting, and brilliant iridescence on exterior, thick creamy brown 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