Fragment of Beaker
Fragment of Beaker
Place of OriginAncient Rome, proably Italy, most likely found at Rome
DateLate first century BCE to early first century CE
Dimensions1 1/8 x 1 3/4 in.
MediumOrnamental arrangement of yellow and brown opaque glass.
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1923.1752
Not on View
DescriptionMarbled mosaic pattern formed from polygonal sections of a single cane in a purple ground with numerous parallel, wavy opaque yellow threads.
DESCRIPTION Fragment of rim and side of shallow, hemispherical beaker. Vertical rim with rounded edge; almost vertical side, curving slightly downward toward basal angle. On the exterior, two narrow horizontal grooves cut in a band below the rim.
TECHNIQUE Assembled from sections of cane and cast; rotary-polished on both surfaces; cut on the exterior.
Late first century BCE to early first century CE
1st century BCE - 4th century CE
1st century BCE - 4th 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
1st century BCE - 4th century CE
Late first century BCE to early first century CE
Late first century BCE to early first century CE
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