Roman Pale Blue Glass Cup

Object Description

A fine Roman cup blown from translucent pale blue glass. The vessel displays a conical body with carinated sides and a flat, concave base. The rim is out-splayed creating a wide mouth. Horizontal wheel-cut lines are visible below the rim and half way down the body. Some very minor encrustation to the surface.

Date: Circa 1st-2nd century AD

Object History

From an important collection of glass, London, UK, 1990s.

Object Condition

Very fine condition, air trapped bubbles across the glass formed during the blowing process.

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