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Glass footed beaker

2nd–3rd century CE
Not on view
Translucent blue green.
Rounded and thickened vertical rim; straight sides tapering downward; integral tubular base ring; kick in center of bottom.
Intact; pinprick bubbles, blowing striations, and some glassy inclusions; faint dulling and iridescence, with patches of creamy weathering and soil accretion on interior.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Glass footed beaker
  • Period: Mid Imperial
  • Date: 2nd–3rd century CE
  • Culture: Roman
  • Medium: Glass; blown
  • Dimensions: Height: 3 1/4 in. (8.2 cm)
    Diameter: 2 15/16 x 1 7/8 in. (7.4 x 4.8 cm)
  • Classification: Glass
  • Credit Line: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
  • Object Number: 74.51.225
  • Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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