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Fragment of Cameo glass

Fragment of Cameo glass

Date: Early Imperial Period
Dimensions:
1 5/8 x 1 1/4 in.
Medium: Oval medallion, cut in opaque white glass, seems to have been set into vase of translucent amber brown glass.
Place of Origin: Ancient Rome
Classification: Glass
Credit Line: Gift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number: 1923.1512
DescriptionVenus standing holding a spear, sword and shield. Amor tending her a helmet.
Not on view
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