Fragment of Revetment Plaque Color
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
Late first century BCE to early first century CE
Late first century BCE to early first century CE
Late first century BCE to early first century CE
Late first century BCE to early first century CE
Late first century BCE to early first century CE
Late first century BCE to early first century CE
Late first century BCE to early first century CE
Second century BCE to first century CE, possibly later
Late first century BCE to early first century CE
Late first century BCE to early first century CE
Late first century BCE to early first century CE
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