A 1,600-year-old Roman cup turns green or ruby red depending on how light hits it; after years of experiments, Sheffield researchers have recreated the glass effect using tiny gold and silver particles
- Photo credit: The British MuseumA drinking cup made around 1,600 years ago has a remarkable property: it can appear green when light falls on it and ruby red when light shines through it.
- Now, researchers at the University of Sheffield have recreated the unusual glass effect, offering a new understanding of the technique used by ancient Roman glassmakers.
- According to the official website of University of Sheffield, the team has successfully reproduced the effect of the famous Lycurgus Cup using a repeatable glass recipe.
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- Photo credit: The British MuseumA drinking cup made around 1,600 years ago has a remarkable property: it can appear green when light falls on it and ruby red when light shines through it.
- Now, researchers at the University of Sheffield have recreated the unusual glass effect, offering a new understanding of the technique used by ancient Roman glassmakers.
- According to the official website of University of Sheffield, the team has successfully reproduced the effect of the famous Lycurgus Cup using a repeatable glass recipe.
Sources: Times of India