Glass beaker

Unknown

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

Colorless with pale green tinge. Outsplayed rim, with uneven, cracked-off lip; almost vertical side, then curving in; partially tubular ring base; uneven bottom with small, central kick. On body, horizontal bands of faint wheel-abraded lines. Complete, but cracks in body; pinprick bubbles; dulling, iridescence, and large patches of limy weathering.

Artist

Unknown

Date

3rd–4th century CE

Medium

Glass

Culture

Roman

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

Gift of Henry G. Marquand, 1881