Glass beaker

Unknown

4th century CE · Glass · Greek and Roman Art

Translucent deep cobalt blue. Outsplayed and thickened rim, with beveled upper edge; tall cylindrical body with slight S-shaped profile; pushed-in bottom with off-center kick. Broken and repaired with several holes in side; bubbles, a few inclusions, and blowing striations; dulling, some pitting, and faint weathering.

Artist

Unknown

Date

4th century CE

Medium

Glass

Culture

Roman

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

Edward C. Moore Collection, Bequest of Edward C. Moore, 1891