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Fragment of Cameo Glass

Place of OriginAncient Rome
Date1st century CE
Dimensions1 1/4 x 1 in.
MediumFace executed in opaque white glass, the hair in manganese purple glass, which also forms back of cameo. Part of background is blue glass.
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1923.1639
Not on View
DescriptionFemale head. Head is opaque white glass, the hair and background in manganese purple. Feamle head; cameo cut.
Cup in the Shape of the Head of an African Man
Second half of the 1st century CE
Head and hindquarters: early 20th century; Body: probably 7th-1st century CE
Fragment of cast glass
1st century BCE - 3rd century CE
Fragment of cameo glass
1st century BCE - 4th century CE
Fragment of cameo glass
1st century BCE - 3rd century CE

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