Truncated Conical Beaker with Knot-shaped Knobs
Truncated Conical Beaker with Knot-shaped Knobs
Place of OriginAncient Rome, Probably Eastern Mediterranean
DateMid- to second half of first century
DimensionsH: 4 3/4 in. (12.1 cm); Max Diam: 3 in. (7.6 cm); Rim Diam: 2 7/16 in. (6.25 cm); Rim Thickness: 1/16 in. (0.15 cm); Base Diam: 1 9/16 in. (3.96 cm)
MediumGlass
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1923.492
Not on View
DescriptionTransparent to translucent dusky yellow.
Thin glass. Fabric cannot be determined because of weathering.
Blown into a four-part mold with three vertical sections joined to a disk-shaped base section (MCT III). Relief crisp.
Rim slightly ground. Truncated conical body. Flat base with two raised concentric rings around central boss.
On body, five alternating rows of eight knot-shaped knobs in three-tiered relief diminishing toward base.
Transparent to translucent dusky yellow.
Blown into a four-part mold with three vertical sections joined to a disk-shaped base section (MCT III). Relief crisp.
Rim slightly ground. Truncated conical body. Flat base with two raised concentric rings around central boss.
On body, five alternating rows of eight knot-shaped knobs in three-tiered relief diminishing toward base.
Published ReferencesStern, E. Marianne, Roman Mold-Blown Glass: The First Through Sixth Centuries, Rome, Italy, "L'Erma" di Bretschneider in association with the Toledo Museum of Art, 1995, cat. no. 9, 107-108.
Mid- to second half of first century
Mid- to second half of first century
Second quarter to mid-first century CE
Probably 3rd Century CE
Probably third century
Probably first half of first century
Mid- to second half of first century
First half of first century
Probably second century
Probably second quarter to mid-first century
Second half of the first century CE
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