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vase

Object NameVase

Made FromGlass

Date75-99

Techniquemold-blown, ground

SizeOverall H: 19.8 cm, Shoulder Diam: 7.1 cm

Accession Number79.1.29

Credit LineGift of Richard C. Reedy

Curatorial Area(s)

Ancient

Exhibitions

Ennion and His Legacy: Mold-Blown Glass From Ancient Rome

Place Made

Roman Empire; probably Eastern Mediterranean

Physical DescriptionTransparent yellowish-green glass; mold-blown, three-part mold, rim ground. Tapering body; plain rim, ground flat; tapering neck; sloping shoulder which bulges and overhangs body; straight tapering side; slightly concave base. Mold-blown decoration on body: four figures, each standing in naiskos flanked by plain columns with stepped bases and tall capitals, supporting triangular pediments; between each pair of pediments loop or flame-like motif; figures, all facing right, are (a) the Roman god Mercury (male, holding caduceus and purse or tortoise shell); (b) he personification of Winter (female in chiton and himation, holding bowl and staff); (c) the hero Hercules (nude male carrying animal); (d) Hymen (figure with amphora and sickle or staff); under base, tiny central boss with two concentric circles.
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