Fragment of Beaker
Fragment of Beaker
Place of OriginProbably Italian, most likely found at Rome
DateLate first century BCE to early first century CE
DimensionsMax L: 2 in. (5.0 cm); Max W: 1 3/4 in. (4.5 cm)
MediumPolychrome composite mosaic glass
ClassificationGlass
Credit LinePurchased with funds from the Libbey Endowment, Gift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1980.473
Not on View
DescriptionComposite mosaic pattern formed from polygonal sections of a single cane in a blue ground with opaque white rods surrounding an opaque white circle, with a central opaque yellow rod (appearing green).
DESCRIPTION Two joining fragments of rim and side of tall beaker. Outsplayed rim with almost pointed edge; almost straight side proceeding diagonally downward. On the exterior, a narrow horizontal groove cut around the upper body.
TECHNIQUE Assembled from sections of cane and cast; rotary-polished on both surfaces; cut on the exterior.
Published ReferencesEarly Ancient Glass, Catalog # 569.Late first century BCE to early first century CE
Late first century BCE to early first century CE
Late first century BCE to early first century CE
Late first century BCE to early first century CE
Probably first century BCE, possibly later
Late first century BCE to early first century CE
Late first century BCE to early first century CE
Late first century BCE to early first century CE
Late first century BCE to early first century CE
Late first century BCE to early first century CE
Late first century BCE to early first century CE
Late first century BCE to early first century CE
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