Macquarie University History Museum
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Bringing together ancient and modern history collections at Macquarie University.
On Dharug Country.
Open 9 am - 5 pm, Mon - Fri (Closed Public Holidays)
On Dharug Country.
Open 9 am - 5 pm, Mon - Fri (Closed Public Holidays)
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Accident or design? This hemispherical circa 1st century BCE Mediterranean slumped and wheel-polished bowl is both blue-green and yellow-green. This is possibly due to uneven temperatures in the furnace, or two batches of different glass. #findsfriday in
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October 20, 2023 at 12:00 PM
Accident or design? This hemispherical circa 1st century BCE Mediterranean slumped and wheel-polished bowl is both blue-green and yellow-green. This is possibly due to uneven temperatures in the furnace, or two batches of different glass. #findsfriday in
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Reposted by Macquarie University History Museum
Feeling blue? A cobalt blue lathe-cut 'Hofheim' cup for #findsfriday. Featuring a (slightly uneven) abraded line at the top and one thin one on the lower body. Fits wonderfully in the hand, maybe for a Friday afternoon tipple 🥃 - but it's not for sale (sorry). @macquariemuseum.bsky.social
September 29, 2023 at 2:17 AM
Feeling blue? A cobalt blue lathe-cut 'Hofheim' cup for #findsfriday. Featuring a (slightly uneven) abraded line at the top and one thin one on the lower body. Fits wonderfully in the hand, maybe for a Friday afternoon tipple 🥃 - but it's not for sale (sorry). @macquariemuseum.bsky.social
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A charming Roman lidded glass and copper alloy inkwell with moving handle for #findsfriday - if you squint on the 2nd pic you'll see some nice decoration (lines and circles). Inkwells for knib pens are uncommon and especially so in glass with copper alloy mounts. @macquariemuseum.bsky.social
September 22, 2023 at 4:14 AM
A charming Roman lidded glass and copper alloy inkwell with moving handle for #findsfriday - if you squint on the 2nd pic you'll see some nice decoration (lines and circles). Inkwells for knib pens are uncommon and especially so in glass with copper alloy mounts. @macquariemuseum.bsky.social