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Roman Cup with Grapevine Reliefs in the Getty Villa, July 2008

Roman Cup with Grapevine Reliefs in the Getty Villa, July 2008
Cup with Grapevine Reliefs
Roman, from Smyrna (in present-day Turkey), 50-1 BC
Lead-glazed terracotta
Modiolus

Inventory # 96.AE.209

The green exterior of this flaring vessel resembles weathered bronze, while the yellow interior looks like polished bronze. The body of the cup was made in a mold, but the floral decoration, the miniature birds, and the handle in the shape of a square knot were added by hand. Grapevines in relief suggest the vessel's function as a wine cup.

Text from the Getty Villa museum label.

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