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 7/8 in. (7.4 cm); Max W: 1 5/8 in. (4.3 cm); Original diam: 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm)
MediumPolychrome composite mosaic glass
ClassificationGlass
Credit LinePurchased with funds from the Libbey Endowment, Gift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1980.471
Not on View
DescriptionComposite mosaic pattern formed from polygonal sections of four canes: the first in a purple ground with opaque white rods; the second in a purple ground with opaque yellow rods; the third in a purple ground with an opaque white circle surrounding a centr
DESCRIPTION Fragment of rim and side of tall beaker. Vertical rim with thick, rounded edge; vertical side, expanding slightly outward before curving downward and inward toward the basal angle. On the exterior, three narrow horizontal grooves: two in a band below the rim, the third around the lower part of the body.
TECHNIQUE Assembled from sections of cane and cast; rotary-polished on both surfaces; cut on the exterior.
Published ReferencesEarly Ancient Glass, Catalog # 572.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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