Glass cup

Unknown

mid-1st–2nd century CE · Glass · Greek and Roman Art

Translucent greenish yellow. Vertical rounded and thickened rim; broad, cylindrical neck, slightly tapering downward, with folded tubular flange at base; slender S-shaped profile to body, which curves in at top behind flange, descends almost vertically with slightly convex sides, and then curves in to pushed-in base with trace of pontil scar. Intact, except for small crack in rim and neck; few bubbles; patches of dulling, slight pitting, iridescence, and limy weathering. Yellow cup with offset rim.

Artist

Unknown

Date

mid-1st–2nd century CE

Medium

Glass

Culture

Roman

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76