Glass beaker

Unknown

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

Colorless, with pale blue green tinge. Slightly flaring, rounded, and thickened rim; funnel-shaped body with side curving in at bottom; folded tubular foot ring; deep, pointed kick in bottom. Intact, but one small weathering hole in side; severe pitting of surface bubbles and brilliant iridescence on exterior, patches of creamy brown weathering on interior.

Artist

Unknown

Date

3rd–4th century CE

Medium

Glass

Culture

Roman

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

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