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Fragment of Cameo Glass
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Fragment of Cameo Glass

Place of OriginItaly, Rome
Date1st century CE
DimensionsL: 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm)
MediumCameo glass.
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1923.1609
Not on View
DescriptionOpaque white glass on background of translucent cobalt blue glass. Part of a vase, with decoration cut in opaque white glass on background of translucent cobalt blue. Cameo cut.
Fragment of cameo glass
Early Imperial Period (1st century BCE - 3rd century CE)
Medallion Cameo glass
Early Imperial Period, 1st century CE

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