Fragment of Cameo Glass

Place of OriginPossibly Italy

Date1st century CE

DimensionsL: 2 in. (5.0 cm); W: 1 1/4 in. (3.7 cm)

MediumCameo glass

ClassificationGlass

Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey

Object number

1923.1592

Not on View

DescriptionThis fragment of layered cameo glass shows a floral design cut in opaque white over a translucent manganese-colored background. The motif appears to have been deeply carved to enhance the relief.

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