Glass cup

Unknown

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

Translucent blue green. Slightly flaring, uneven, collar-like rim with vertical, rounded lip; short, concave neck; bulbous shoulder; body tapering downwards; concave bottom. On body, eight deep, irregular, elongated indents. Intact, except for minor surface chip in bottom; few bubbles; some iridescent weathering and small patch of soil encrustation on inside of rim.

Artist

Unknown

Date

2nd–3rd century CE

Medium

Glass

Culture

Roman

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

Gift of Henry G. Marquand, 1881