This late Roman claw beaker is a form that was popular well into medieval times. Such objects often evince a casual level of attention to detail on the part of the craftsperson. Perhaps their popularity created a need for great speed in production.
Claw Beaker
Date | 5th to 6th century |
Dimensions | H. 17.3 cm, D. 10.6 cm |
Collection Link | https://glasscollection.cmog.org/objects/10486 |
Accession Number | 70.1.46 (CMOG) |
Credit | The Corning Museum of Glass (Cat. 673), formerly in the collection of Karl Löffler, Cologne, Germany. |
Video Type | full |