fragment
Object NameBeaker Fragment
Made FromGlass
Dateabout 50-100
Place MadeRoman Empire; possibly Northern Italy; possibly Gaul
Techniquemold-blown
SizeOverall H: 7.8 cm, Diam: 4.8 cm
Accession Number66.1.234
Curatorial Area(s)
Not On View
Physical DescriptionTransparent light green glass with few bubbles; mold-blown, two- part mold. Body curves in towards bottom; flat base with broad, low ring. Mold-blown decoration in two registers, separated by beaded horizontal rib: (1) animals running from left to right across meadow, indicated by small plant-like motifs, with two trees; (b) gladiators identified by name: "[ ]MVS", of whom only one foot and part of the shield survive; "HORIES", facing right with sword in right hand and left arm raised to display victor's garland (below which lies shield); "P[ ]", facing right with sword in right hand and shield, raised, in left; "ES[ ]", in similar attitude; between "HORIES" and "P[ ]", palm frond; on base, central boss and one concentric circle.Provenance
Source
Sergio Sangiorgi
(Italian) - 1966
Former Collection
Giorgio Sangiorgi
(Italian, 1886-1965)
