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The Lycurgus Cup, 4th CE. The cup shows the moment when Lycurgus is entrapped by the maenad Ambrosia in form of a vine. Dichroic glass cup with a mythological scene, the only complete example of this very special type of glass, which changes color when held up to the light. 16.5 cm (with modern mounts) x 13.2 cm. Inv. PY 1958,1201.1.
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British Museum
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British Museum/London/Great Britain
Unique Identifier
AR811173
Type
Image
Purpose
Public
Size
2699px × 3600px
Photo Credit
© The Trustees of the British Museum / Art Resource, NY
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Cup
Glassware
Imperial Roman (27 BCE-396 CE)
Lycurgus
Metamorphosis
Vine