Glass cup

Unknown

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

Colorless with blue green tinge. Outsplayed rim with rounded, thickened outer lip; convex side tapering downwards; thick base ring made by folding; low kick in bottom and circular pontil scar. Intact; many bubbles; patches of thick creamy weathering, dulling, pitting, and brilliant iridescence.

Artist

Unknown

Date

2nd–3rd century CE

Medium

Glass

Culture

Roman

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

Gift of Henry G. Marquand, 1881