Fragment of Cast Glass
Fragment of Cast Glass
Place of OriginAncient Rome
Date1st century CE
Dimensions2 x 2 1/2 in. W: 4 in.
MediumA slab shaded from translucent cobalt blue to light manganese purple, coated with opaque cobalt and grayish blue glass.
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1923.1632
Not on View
DescriptionPattern is elaborate frieze of acanthus motifs.
Translucent cobalt blue to light manganese purple, coated with opaque cobalt and grayish blue glass.
Pattern is elaborative frieze of acanthus motives.
1st century CE
1st century CE
1st century CE
1st century CE
1st century CE
1st century CE
1st century CE
1st century CE
1st century CE
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