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Chalice (?)

100–300 CE

Italy, Roman

Medium
glass
Measurements
Overall: 8 x 9 cm (3 1/8 x 3 9/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of J. H. Wade 1923.964
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A glass vessel features a wide bowl atop a short, tapering stem and flared base. Its iridescent surface shimmers with emerald green, golden yellow, and deep violet over a dark, weathered foundation. Fine horizontal grooves encircle the rim like ripples. Much of the exterior is heavily patinated, showing flaky, pitted textures. Thin, light-colored lines wind across the body, giving the aged glass a worn, marbled appearance.

Chalice (?)

100–300 CE

Italy, Roman

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