Fragment of Cast Glass
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Fragment of Cast Glass
Place of OriginRoman Empire
Date1st century CE
DimensionsAbout 3 1/4 x 2 1/4 in.
MediumOpaque cobalt blue glass on translucent amber brown.
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1923.1532
Not on View
DescriptionThis fragment is part of an oval medallion made of opaque cobalt blue glass over a translucent amber-brown ground. It depicts the winged figure of Victory, shown standing on a globe and holding a palm branch. A laurel wreath forms a border around the figure.
Early Imperial Period
1st century CE
1st century BCE - 4th century CE
1st century CE
1st century CE
1st century CE
1st century BCE - 3rd century CE
1st century CE
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