Glass cup

Unknown

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

Colorless with blue green tinge. Knocked-off, uneven rim; slightly bulging collar below rim; sides expanding downward, then angled in to join bottom with pushed-in center. Band of faint wheel-abraded horizontal lines on body above angle. Intact; many pinprick bubbles; dulling, deep pitting, and brilliant iridescent weathering on exterior; only faint 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