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- Discover the timeless tale embedded in the Lycurgus Cup, acquired by the British Museum in the 1950s.
- When viewed in reflected light, as in this flash photograph, the cup's dichroic glass is green in colour, whereas when viewed in transmitted light, the glass appears red.
- In the 1950s, the British Museum came into possession of an ancient glass cup called the Chalice of Lycurgus or Lycurgus Cup, so named because it features...
- Lycurgus cup, one of the finest examples of Roman glassware made in the 4th century AD, British Museum, London (14418705204).jpg 3,264 × 4,928; 7.43 MB.
- Standing roughly 16.5 centimeters tall, the Lycurgus Cup is a prime example of Roman glassmaking expertise.
- Drinking-cup; glass; green and red; covered with various scenes representing the death of King Lycurgus; rim mounted with silver-gilt band of leaf ornament, plus...
- The Lycurgus Cup has been on display at the British Museum since 1958.
- Instead of the usual abstract design, the Cup has cut figurines depicting King Lycurgus and Ambrosia from Greek Mythology.
- It is unlikely that Roman artisans were able to control this whole series of processes over 1.600 years ago, and in fact the Lycurgus Cup is a exceptional example...
- Lycurgus Cup, Roman, 4th century AD, British Museum, 1958.1202.1.
