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.
1st century CE
1st century CE
1st century CE
1st century CE
New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, about 1350 BCE.
1st century BCE - 3rd century CE
1st century CE
1st-2nd century CE
1st century CE
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