Stirring rod
Stirring rod

Currently not on view

Stirring rod,

1st century BCE–1st century CE

Hellenistic to Roman Imperial Period, ca. 30 BCE–476 CE
1995-156

Information

Title
Stirring rod
Dates

1st century BCE–1st century CE

Medium
Translucent dark blue glass; opaque white glass
Dimensions
pres. l. 7.7 cm, diam. 0.6 cm (3 1/16 x 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of Jessie P. Frothingham, Class of 1949
Object Number
1995-156
Description
Twisted stirring rod that gets thinner toward its one preserved end. Consists of a blue cane on which is attached and twisted a fine white thread.
Culture
Roman (style or period)
Period
Hellenistic, Imperial (Roman)
Type
instruments, glassware
Materials
glass
Subject
running ornament

Given to the Museum by bequest of Jessie P. Frothingham

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