Glass cup

Unknown

3rd–4th century CE · Glass · Greek and Roman Art

Translucent pale blue green with yellow green streaks. Plain, rounded rim; S-shaped sides; deep pushed-in bottom with pontil scar at center. Intact; few bubbles and blowing striations; dulling, pitting, and iridescence, with patches of creamy weathering.

Artist

Unknown

Date

3rd–4th century CE

Medium

Glass

Culture

Roman

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76