Roman Glass Beaker
Blown in transparent pale blue glass; folded rim; thread applied around the upper body; solid base with pontil mark.

Intact, with no chips, cracks or repairs.

Eastern Mediterranean c. 4th c. AD
4"tall

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For similar examples, see John W. Hayes, "Roman and Pre-Roman Glass in the Royal Ontario Museum" (Toronto: Royal Ontario Museum, 1975), p.210, #374-377.

See also Andrew Oliver, Jr., "Ancient Glass in the Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Pittsburgh" (Pittsburgh: The Board of Trustees, Carnegie Institute, 1980) p.88, #123