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Scientists recreate ancient Lycurgus Cup recipe in sculpture

Original: Sculpture re-creates odd optical effects of famed Lycurgus Cup

Scientists have recreated the 1,600-year-old recipe behind the Roman Lycurgus Cup, the famous glass chalice that changes colour from green to red depending on how light passes through it, and turned it into a new sculpture. The work reproduces the cup's unusual optical effects, which come from tiny gold and silver particles embedded in the glass.

Why now: The blend of ancient nanotechnology and modern art is a striking scientific achievement.

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