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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
Not on View
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.

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