Fragment of Cast Glass

Place of OriginAncient Rome

Date1st century CE

DimensionsL: 1 5/8 in. (4.2 cm); W: 1 5/8 in. (4.2 cm)

MediumMold-pressed layered glass

ClassificationGlass

Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey

Object number

1923.1579

Not on View

DescriptionMolded sphinx Semi-translucent cobalt blue glass coated with opaque gray blue glass. Representation of a winged griffon; deep cutting.

1st century BCE - 1st century CE

1st century CE

1st century CE

1st century CE

1st century CE

1st century CE

1st century CE

1st century BCE - 3rd century CE

1st century CE

1st century CE

1st century BCE - 2nd century CE

1st century BCE - 2nd century CE

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