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Carinated Beaker on Foot

Place of OriginRoman Empire
Date2nd-3rd Century CE
DimensionsH: 4 7/16 in. (11.3 cm); Rim Diam: 3 3/8 in. (8.6 cm)
MediumGlass; body blown into a vertically ribbed and grooved mold, twisted and reblown. Foot blown separately.
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1923.560
Not on View
DescriptionThis Roman beaker has a sharply angled shape and rests on a flaring foot. The body was shaped in a mold with vertical grooves, then twisted and expanded to create a swirling ribbed design. A thread of glass circles the upper part of the body just below the rim. Its base and rim are thickened for stability and finish. The foot was made separately and joined to the body. The piece has a subtle yellow-green hue.

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