Glass cup

Unknown

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

Translucent pale blue green. Thickened, everted rim, with rounded lip; undulating side to body, expanding downwards, then curving in to flat bottom with small kick at center. Intact; a few bubbles; some brilliant iridescence on exterior but most of surfaces covered with limy encrustation and weathering.

Artist

Unknown

Date

2nd–3rd century CE

Medium

Glass

Culture

Roman

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

Gift of Henry G. Marquand, 1881