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Glass cup

2nd–3rd century CE
Not on view
Uncertain, probably colorless with greenish tinge.
Knocked-off, uneven rim; slightly bulging collar below rim; sides expanding downward, then angled in to join bottom with slightly concave center.
Band of faint wheel-abraded horizontal lines on body above angle.
Complete, but with large crack from rim down side to bottom; many pinprick bubbles; deep pitting and brilliant iridescent weathering on exterior; thick, creamy brown weathering on interior.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Glass cup
  • Period: Mid Imperial
  • Date: 2nd–3rd century CE
  • Culture: Roman
  • Medium: Glass; blown and cut
  • Dimensions: Overall: 2 5/8in. (6.6cm)
    Diam.: 3 1/2 x 2 7/8 in. (8.9 x 7.3 cm)
  • Classification: Glass
  • Credit Line: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
  • Object Number: 74.51.5731
  • Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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