Glass beaker

Unknown

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

Colorless with deep blue green tinge. Rounded, outsplayed rim; cylindrical body with sides expanding slightly downwards, then sloping in sharply to integral, thick pad base; slightly pushed-in bottom with central pontil mark. Intact; pinprick and larger bubbles and blowing striations; dulling, creamy brown weathering, and brillant iridescence.

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