Glass cup

Unknown

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

Uncertain, probably colorless with greenish tinge. Knocked-off, uneven rim; slightly bulging collar below rim; sides expanding downward, then angled in to join bottom with slightly concave center. Band of faint wheel-abraded horizontal lines on body above angle. Complete, but with large crack from rim down side to bottom; many pinprick bubbles; deep pitting and brilliant iridescent weathering 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