Glass modiolus (one-handled cup)

Unknown

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

Translucent blue green; handle in same color. Rim folded out, down, and up, with upright, slightly flaring, rounded lip, forming collar to outsplayed, rounded mouth; body tapers downwards; low splayed tubular foot ring, made by folding; uneven, concave bottom; two-ribbed handle applied to upper side of body, drawn out and up, forming a semicircle, and pressed on to top of side with downward pad. Intact; few bubbles; dulling, pitting, creamy brown weathering, and iridescence.

Artist

Unknown

Date

1st–2nd century CE

Medium

Glass

Culture

Roman

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

Gift of Henry G. Marquand, 1881