Fragment of Cameo Glass
Fragment of Cameo Glass
Place of OriginRoman Empire
Date1st century CE
DimensionsL: 2 1/8 in. (5.3 cm); W: 1 3/8 in. (3.2 cm)
MediumCameo glass.
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1923.1567
Not on View
DescriptionThis fragment from a decorative panel features a bearded herm rendered in opaque white glass over a translucent cobalt blue ground. The figure is positioned near the edge of the panel and is executed in cameo technique.
1st century CE
1st century CE
1st century CE
1st century CE
1st century BCE - 3rd century CE
1st century CE
1st-2nd century CE
1st century CE
1st century CE
1st century CE
1st century CE
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