The Lycurgus Cup; 4th-century, Roman glass cage cup. Made of a dichroic glass, which shows a different colour depending on whether or not light is passing through it; red when lit from behind and green when lit from in front. It is the only complete Roman glass object made from this type of glass. The cup is also a very rare example of a complete Roman cage-cup, or diatretum. It named after King Lycurgus
SuperStock offers millions of photos, videos, and stock assets to creatives around the world. This image of The Lycurgus Cup; 4th-century, Roman glass cage cup. Made of a dichroic glass, which shows a different colour depending on whether or not light is passing through it; red when lit from behind and green when lit from in front. It is the only complete Roman glass object made from this type of glass. The cup is also a very rare example of a complete Roman cage-cup, or diatretum. It named after King Lycurgus by World History Archive/Image Asset Management is available for licensing today.
DETAILS
Image Number: 1746-29016535Rights ManagedCredit Line:World History Archive/Image Asset Management/SuperStockCollection:Image Asset Management Contributor:World History Archive Model Release:NoProperty Release:NoResolution:4103×5112