beaker

Object NameBeaker

Made FromGlass

Date50-99

Techniqueblown, lathe-cut

SizeOverall H: 8.5 cm, Diam (max): 7.1 cm

Accession Number77.1.2 D

Curatorial Area(s)

Ancient

Place Made

Roman Empire; Italy

Physical DescriptionGreenish- colorless glass, virtually without bubbles; blown, lathe-cut. Truncated conical beaker; plain rim, ground flat; straight, slightly tapering side, which curves in towards bottom, flat base with low kick; no pontil mark. Three zones of lathe-cut lines on wall; (1) single broad groove immediately below rim, (2) single broad groove with narrow line above and below, 3.3 cm below rim, (3) single narrow line, 6 cm below rim. Faint horizontal striations suggest that the exterior was polished on the lathe.
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