Glass one-handled beaker

Unknown

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

Translucent pale blue green; handle in same color. Everted, rounded rim; straight side expanding outwards and then curved in; tubular splayed base ring; uneven bottom with central kick and pontil scar; plain rod handle applied to side of body, drawn up and outwards, then turned in, and trailed onto top of body and underside of rim. Intact; many pinprick bubbles; limy encrustation, dulling, creamy brown weathering, and iridescence.

Artist

Unknown

Date

3rd–4th century CE

Medium

Glass

Culture

Roman

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

Gift of Henry G. Marquand, 1881