Glass beaker

Unknown

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

Colorless with pale blue green tinge. Thickened, rounded, vertical rim with inner lip; straight sides expanding slightly downwards, then turned in at sharp angle to bottom with pointed kick at center. Complete, but hole in side (from devitrification); pinprick bubbles and blowing striations; dulling, deep pitting, brilliant iridescence and whitish 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