Glass beaker

Unknown

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

Colorless with green blue tinge. Rounded, inverted rim; hour-glass shape to body with sides tapering in downward and then expanding outward to bottom with central, large flattish pad. Intact; some pinprick bubbles; pitting, dulling, and iridescent weathering on exterior, creamy enamel-like weathering on most of 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