Ring base of patella cup
Ring base of patella cup
Place of OriginEastern Mediterranean, possibly Syria
Date1st-2nd century CE
DimensionsH: 1/2 in. (1.2 cm); Diam: 1 1/8 in. (2.8 cm)
MediumGlass; free-blown.
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1980.1317
Not on View
DescriptionRing base from small patella cup, made of opaque marbled red glass. Prominent kick, and pontil mark evident.
1st-2nd century CE
1st-2nd century CE
1st-4th century CE
1st-4th century CE
1st-4th century CE
1st-4th century CE
Early 1st century CE
1st century CE
Early 1st century CE
1st-4th century CE
1st-4th century CE
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