Glass beaker
Translucent blue green.
Plain, knocked-off rim, with slight bulging collar beneath; straight sides to body, expanding downwards, then curving in to solid, low base; flat bottom, with central hollow kick, forming projecting knob on interior.
Decoration of well-executed horizontal lines, comprising a single fine line below collar, a broad and deep groove on upper body, and a band of two fine lines on lower body.
Intact, but numerous internal cracks, especially in base; some pinprick and larger bubbles, and a few glassy inclusions; very little weathering, with one patch of dulling, pitting, and brownish weathering on interior.
Plain, knocked-off rim, with slight bulging collar beneath; straight sides to body, expanding downwards, then curving in to solid, low base; flat bottom, with central hollow kick, forming projecting knob on interior.
Decoration of well-executed horizontal lines, comprising a single fine line below collar, a broad and deep groove on upper body, and a band of two fine lines on lower body.
Intact, but numerous internal cracks, especially in base; some pinprick and larger bubbles, and a few glassy inclusions; very little weathering, with one patch of dulling, pitting, and brownish weathering on interior.
Artwork Details
- Title: Glass beaker
- Period: Late Imperial
- Date: probably 3rd century CE
- Culture: Roman, Cypriot
- Medium: Glass; blown and cut
- Dimensions: H.: 3 9/16 in. (9 cm)
Diam. of rim: 2 11/16 in. (6.8 cm)
Diam. of foot: 2 1/16 in. (5.2 cm) - Classification: Glass
- Credit Line: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
- Object Number: 74.51.248
- Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art
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