Beaker
Beaker
Place of OriginRoman Empire
Date4th-5th century CE
DimensionsH: 5 1/8 in. (13.0 cm); Rim Diam: 3 5/8 in. (8.4 cm); Base Diam: 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm)
MediumGlass; free-blown and wheel cut.
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1923.1170
Not on View
DescriptionThis 4th–5th century CE olive-colored beaker has a straight conical form and a flat base with a slight dip at the center. The rim was ground flat, and the body is decorated with four cut lines around the upper section and one shallow band near the bottom. Air bubbles are visible throughout the glass.
4th-5th century
2nd-3rd century CE
1st-2nd century CE
1st-2nd century CE
1st-2nd century CE
2nd century CE
1st-2nd century CE
1st-2nd century CE
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