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Fragment of Cast Glass

Place of OriginRoman Empire
Date1st century CE
DimensionsL: 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm); W: 1 5/8 in. (4.0 cm)
MediumMold-pressed layered glass
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1923.1573
Not on View
DescriptionA semi-translucent cobalt blue glass fragment, originally part of a decorative frieze. The design features a repeating pattern of oak leaves and tragic theater masks carved in deep relief.

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