Glass cup

Unknown

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

Colorless with greenish tinge. Everted rim, with rounded and thickened lip; uneven, undulating side expanding downwards with slight projecting ridge at base, then angled in to bottom with pointed kick at center. Intact; pinprick bubbles; pitting and brilliant iridescent weathering; some soil encrustation and limy 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