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Fragment of Revetment Plaque Color

Place of OriginAncient Rome, Italy, most likely found at Rome
DateLate first century BCE to early first century CE
Dimensions1.24 in. x 1.12 in.
MediumGlass
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1923.1884
Not on View
DescriptionFlat ornament; opaque cobalt blue; crenellated. Engraved with figure of lamb and combined latters XP. Triangular. DESCRIPTION Fragment of revetment plaque. Marbled pattern in an opaque green ground with tiny serpentine streaks of opaque yellow. Upper- and undersides flat. TECHNIQUE Cast; polished on the upperside; underside left unpolished.
Published ReferencesCurtis Collection, No. ?
Early Imperial Period, 1st century BCE - Early 1st century CE
Second century BCE to first century CE, possibly later
Pyxis with Lid
Late first century BCE to early first century CE

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