Glass cup, Late Imperial, 3rd–4th century , Roman, Glass; blown, H.: 3 in. ( cm), Glass, Translucent pale blue green


Glass cup, Late Imperial, 3rd–4th century , Roman, Glass; blown, H.: 3 in. ( cm), Glass, Translucent pale blue green. Thickened and rounded rim; almost straight, vertical side, curving in sharply at bottom; tubular, low base ring; kick in bottom with large pontil scar. Intact; many pinprick bubbles and a few gritty inclusions; patches of hard sandy soil encrustation, dulling, and iridescent weathering


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Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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