fragment
Object NameFragment of Cup
Made FromGlass
Date25 BCE-99 CE
Place MadeRoman Empire; Italy
Techniqueblown (?), cased, lathe-cut, carved (cameo)
SizeOverall H: 4.1 cm
Accession Number59.1.111
Curatorial Area(s)
Exhibitions
Glass from the Ancient World
On ViewAncient Gallery
Physical DescriptionTranslucent deep blue with many small bubbles, opaque white glasses; blown (?), cased, lathe-cut and carved (cameo technique). Fragment from rim of cup; everted rim with six lathe-cut grooves on interior; projection from lip appears to be side of handle attachment with lathe-cut groove at base. On outside, opaque white vine leaf and traces of stalks carved in high relief (0.3 cm) on plain blue background.Provenance
Source
Ray Winfield Smith
(American, 1897-1982) - 1959-07-27
