Glass beaker

Unknown

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

Translucent pale blue green. Flaring rim, with uneven, cracked-off edge; side expands downwards to prominent hollow bulge, forming carination, then slants inwards; low, solid ring base; low kick in bottom. Single trail wound unevenly 1½ times around top of body. Intact; pinprick and large bubbles; pitting, dulling, iridescence, and patches of creamy brown 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