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Fragment of Cameo Glass

Place of OriginAncient Rome
Date1st century CE
DimensionsL: 2 in. (5.0 cm); W: 5/8 in. (1.3 cm)
MediumCameo glass
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1923.1604
Not on View
DescriptionPlaque with draped torso Opaque white glass on background of translucent cobalt blue glass. When complete, must have been a figure subject, as part of drapery remains; cameo cut.

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