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Fragment of Cameo Glass

Place of OriginPossibly Italy
Date1st century CE
DimensionsL: 1 1/2 in. (3.7 cm); W: 13/16 in. (1.8 cm)
MediumCameo glass
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1923.1564
Not on View
DescriptionThis curved fragment of a cameo glass vessel preserves a semi-nude male figure shown frontally, moving right. The figure wears a kilt-like garment and holds a wide-brimmed hat, possibly a petasos, in his left hand. The decoration is carved in opaque white glass against a translucent cobalt blue background.

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