Fragment of Cameo Glass
Fragment of Cameo Glass
Place of OriginPossibly Italy
Date1st century CE
DimensionsL: 1 5/8 in. (4.0 cm); W: 1 in. (2.5 cm)
MediumCameo glass.
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1923.1563
Not on View
DescriptionThis is a curved fragment of a cameo glass vessel, likely from a cup or vase. The decoration is executed in opaque white glass over an opaque light blue background. The surface is cameo-cut, and the curvature suggests it was part of a rounded form.
1st century CE
1st century CE
1st century CE
1st century CE
1st century CE
1st century CE
1st-2nd century CE
1st century BCE - 3rd century CE
1st century CE
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