modiolus (measuring cup)

Object NameMug or Measure

Made FromGlass

Date1-199

Place MadeRoman Empire

TechniqueBlown, applied, wheel-cut

SizeOverall H: 13.8 cm; Rim Diam: 13.1 cm

Accession Number71.1.25

Credit LineGift of Fred Rector

Curatorial Area(s)

Ancient

Exhibitions

Ancient Roman Glass

On ViewAncient Gallery

Physical DescriptionTransparent yellowish-green glass; blown, with applied handle and wheel-cut. Rim outsplayed, with rounded lip; body tapers, curving in at bottom; small handle attached to upper part of body, top end folded back to form "rat-tail"; single wheel-cut groove above and below handle; group of one broad and two narrow grooves halfway between handle and foot, low splayed foot folded, and flattened underneath.
Provenance

Source Fred Rector - 1971