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 1/8 in. (5.2 cm); Max W: 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm)
MediumPolychrome composite mosaic glass
ClassificationGlass
Credit LinePurchased with funds from the Libbey Endowment, Gift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1980.470
Not on View
DescriptionComposite mosaic pattern formed from polygonal sections of a single cane in a blue ground with opaque white rods surrounding a central opaque yellow rod outlined in purple and opaque white.
DESCRIPTION Fragment of rim and side of tall beaker. Slightly outsplayed rim with almost pointed edge; almost straight side proceeding diagonally downward. On the exterior, two narrow horizontal grooves: one on the edge of the rim, the other 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 # 570.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
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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