Glass cup

Unknown

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

Translucent pale blue. Short, slightly everted, knocked-off rim; straight side expanding downwards, then curving sharply inwards; small, concave bottom. On upper part of body, bands of horizontal wheel-abraded lines, extending from rim to undercurve. Intact; pinprick bubbles; dulling, deep pitting, and some iridescent weathering on exterior, large patch of soiled encrusted weathering and iridescence on interior.

Artist

Unknown

Date

1st–2nd century CE

Medium

Glass

Culture

Roman

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

Gift of Henry G. Marquand, 1881