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Fragment of Cameo Glass
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Fragment of Cameo Glass

Place of OriginRoman Empire
Date19th century?
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.

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