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Translucent pale blue green.
Knocked-off, uneven rim; slightly bulging collar below rim; straight sides expanding downward, with pronounced projecting ridge below, then angled in to join slightly convex bottom.
No trace of any wheel-cut decoration.
Intact; many pinprick bubbles; deep pitting, dulling, and iridescence on exterior; creamy brown weathering on interior.
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Title: Glass cup
Period: Mid Imperial
Date: 2nd–3rd century CE
Culture: Roman
Medium: Glass; blown
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 3/16in. (5.5cm)
Diam.: 3 1/16 x 2 1/2 in. (7.8 x 6.4 cm)
Classification: Glass
Credit Line: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
Accession Number: 74.51.5729
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