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A Roman glass drinking cup, 1st - 3rd century CE. The shape and carved horizontal handles are typical of glass drinking cups of this period and their use was widespread throughout the Empire, even by those of more modest means. (Naxos Archaeological Museum, Greece).
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Mark is a full-time writer, researcher, historian, and editor. Special interests include art, architecture, and discovering the ideas that all civilizations share. He holds an MA in Political Philosophy and is the WHE Publishing Director.
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Cartwright, M. (2013, July 29). Roman Glass Cup. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/1359/roman-glass-cup/
Chicago Style
Cartwright, Mark. "Roman Glass Cup." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified July 29, 2013. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/1359/roman-glass-cup/.
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Cartwright, Mark. "Roman Glass Cup." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 29 Jul 2013. Web. 25 Jul 2024.
