Glass cup

Unknown

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

Translucent pale blue green. Knocked-off, slightly uneven rim; slightly bulging collar below rim; sides expanding downward, then angled in to join bottom with pushed-in center. Intact; few bubbles; dulling, faint pitting, iridescence, and patches of creamy 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