Medallion Cameo Glass

Medallion Cameo Glass

Place of OriginRoman Empire

Date1st century CE

DimensionsL: 1 3/4 in. (4.3 cm); W: 1 3/8 in. (3.3 cm)

MediumCameo glass.

ClassificationGlass

Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey

Object number

1923.1504

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DescriptionThis oval cameo medallion features the head of a bearded man in profile, facing left. The image is rendered in opaque white glass against a manganese purple background. The relief carving highlights the facial hair and contours of the figure’s head.

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