カット装飾杯

  • エジプト
  • 1-2世紀
  • ガラス
  • H-18.9 D-10.2

 透明なガラスを型に吹き込んで成形し、その後カットを施した作品である。胴部は3段に分かれ、丸みのある六角形のカットを各段に2列ずつ配し、口辺およびそれぞれの段の間は、器壁を薄くして装飾紐を削り出す。底には小さな高台を付ける。この作品は図版171と違って、光に透かすと、各カット面に光が1つずつ大きく宿る。豪快な印象ので、現在は器面にほのかに浮かぶ銀化が美しい。

Catalogue Entry

Translucent glass was blown and then formed in a mold. This shape was then decorated with cut work. The body is divided into three registers and two rows of rounded hexagonal cuts were then arranged in each register. The vessel walls were thinned on the area around the mouth and between the registers and a decorative cord cut into these areas. A small foot has been attached to the base. Unlike cat. No. 171, when light is shown through this glass, a large area of light remains in each cut. This cup has an elegantly gorgeous feel and today the surface has a slight cast of lovely iridescence.