beaker

Object NameBeaker Modified for Use as Lamp

Made FromGlass

Date300-499

Place MadeRoman Empire

TechniqueMold-blown; rim reworked

SizeOverall H: 12.3 cm, Diam: 11 cm

Accession Number55.1.8

Curatorial Area(s)

Ancient

Exhibitions

Glass from the Ancient World

Verres Antiques de la Collection R.W. Smith

On ViewAncient Gallery

Physical DescriptionTranslucent dark blue bubbly glass; mold-blown, rim reworked. Conical with rounded base; plain rim, re-heated and flattened; body blown into six-piece mold, then inflated further; ornament consists of zone of vertical ribs above irregular honeycomb pattern; below rim, three equidistant wheel-cut perforations, secondary but apparently ancient, to facilitate suspension. When published first (in 1957) vessel was associated with copper or copper alloy hook and chains for suspension, latter consisted of hook attached to element with one vertical and three horizontal members; chain, 13-16 cm long, attached to each horizontal member; at chain ends, final links open to form hooks for attachment to body.
Provenance

Source Ray Winfield Smith (American, 1897-1982) - 1955-04-19