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Glass beaker

2nd–3rd century CE
Not on view
Colorless
Knocked-off, uneven, flaring rim; four-sided body tapering downwards to squared base; thick, convex bottom.
Four large indents in body.
One faint wheel-abraded horizontal line below rim at top of body.
Intact, except for small chip in rim; pinprick bubbles; dulling, pitting, and limy encrustation, with patches of iridescent weathering.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Glass beaker
  • Period: Mid Imperial
  • Date: 2nd–3rd century CE
  • Culture: Roman
  • Medium: Glass; blown and cut
  • Dimensions: Height: 4 3/8 in. (11.1 cm)
    Diam.: 3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm)
  • Classification: Glass
  • Credit Line: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
  • Object Number: 74.51.274
  • Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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