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Translucent yellow green.
Uneven, knocked-off rim, with bulging collar beneath; cylindrical sides to body, curving in to integral, low base ring; pushed-in bottom.
Band of fine abraded horizontal lines below collar; six deep vertical indents in sides.
Intact, except for minor cracks in rim; pinprick bubbles and a few glassy inclusions; slight dulling, pitting, and areas of iridescent weathering.
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Title: Glass beaker
Period: Mid Imperial
Date: mid–late 2nd century CE
Culture: Roman, Cypriot
Medium: Glass; blown, cut, and tooled
Dimensions:
Height: 3 7/16 in. (8.8 cm)
Body diameter: 2 3/4 in. (6.9 cm)
Diam. of rim: 2 13/16 in. (7.1 cm)
Diam. of foot: 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm)
Classification: Glass
Credit Line: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
Object Number: 74.51.230
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