Fragment of Beaker
Fragment of Beaker
Place of OriginProbably Italy, most likely found in Rome
DateLate 1st century BCE to early 1st century CE
DimensionsMax L: 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm); Max W: 1 5/8 in. (3.8 cm)
MediumPolychrome composite mosaic glass
ClassificationGlass
Credit LinePurchased with funds from the Libbey Endowment, Gift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1980.474
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 blue rod outlined in opaque yellow.
DESCRIPTION Fragment of rim and side of tall beaker. Vertical rim with rounded, projecting lip; almost vertical side, expanding slightly outward before curving downward and inward toward the basal angle. On the exterior, a narrow horizontal groove cut just below the rim.
TECHNIQUE Assembled from sections of cane and cast; rotary-polished on both surfaces; cut on the exterior.
Published ReferencesEarly Ancient Glass, Catalog # 571.Late 1st century BCE to early 1st century CE
Late 1st century BCE to early 1st century CE
Late 1st century BCE to early 1st century CE
Late 1st century BCE to early 1st century CE
Late 1st century BCE to early 1st century CE
Late 1st century BCE to early 1st century CE
Late 1st century BCE to early 1st century CE
Late 1st century BCE to early 1st century CE
Late 1st century BCE to early 1st century CE
Late 1st century BCE to early 1st century CE
1st century BCE to early 1st century CE
Late 1st century BCE to early 1st century CE
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