Fragment of Cast Glass
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Fragment of Cast Glass
Place of OriginRoman Empire
Date1st century CE
DimensionsL: 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm); W: 3/4 in. (1.9 cm)
MediumMold-pressed monochrome glass
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1923.1596
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DescriptionThis translucent cobalt blue glass fragment features a lancet-shaped motif in high relief. The shape suggests it was once part of a decorative frieze.
Published ReferencesSturgis, Russell, “The Coleman Collection of Antique Glass,” The Century Magazine, vol. 48, 1894, p. 555, fig. 9.
1st century CE
1st century CE
1st century CE
1st century BCE - 1st century CE
1st century CE
1st century BCE - 1th century CE
1st century BCE - 4th century CE
1st century BCE - 4th century CE
1st century - 4th century CE
1st century BCE - 4th century CE
1st century BCE - 3rd century CE
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