Agate Cup

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Agate Cup

Creator

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Date
2nd century B.C.
Medium
Agate
Culture
Near Eastern (Parthian)
Department
Vessels
Institution
Getty Museum

Made from two parts, the ring base and the bottom being separate from the walls. Previously it most likely held together by four rivets but only three holes are preserved since part of the base is missing. The vessel is relatively well polished.

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