fragment
Object NameFragment of Cup
Made FromGlass
Date25 BCE-99 CE
Place MadeRoman Empire; Italy
Techniqueblown (?), cased, lathe-cut, cut (cameo technique)
SizeOverall H: 3 cm, W: 2.8 cm
Accession Number66.1.54
Curatorial Area(s)
On ViewAncient Gallery
Physical DescriptionTranslucent deep blue, opaque white glasses; blown (?), cased, lathe-cut and carved (cameo technique). Rim of skyphos; rim plain, with flat top and lathe-cut groove on interior shortly below lip; edge of handle attachment with narrow lathe-cut groove at junction with rim; exterior has opaque white decoration in high relief (0.5 cm): youthful charioteer with long flowing hair and clean-shaven face, clad in long-sleeved tunic and with cloak flying out behind him, faces left with arms extended, grasping whip (head, chest and arms, only, survive).Provenance
Source
Sergio Sangiorgi
(Italian) - 1966
Former Collection
Giorgio Sangiorgi
(Italian, 1886-1965)
