Glass beaker

Unknown

3rd–4th century CE · Glass · Greek and Roman Art

Translucent blue green. Thickened rim, with slightly inverted, rounded lip; side tapering downwards on upper body, and then shaped into a rough square with hollow projecting corners; roughly square, concave bottom. On lower body, four deep indents, forming a star-like shape to interior. Intact; few bubbles; soil encrustation and root marks covering most of surfaces.

Artist

Unknown

Date

3rd–4th century CE

Medium

Glass

Culture

Roman

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

Gift of Henry G. Marquand, 1881