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Medallion fragment with molded head of child

Place of OriginEgypt or Italy
Date1st century BCE - 1st century CE
DimensionsL: 1 3/8 in. (3.3 cm); W: 1 1/4 in. (3.1 cm)
MediumMold-pressed and cut monochrome glass
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1923.1513
Not on View
DescriptionThis small fragment of monochrome glass preserves the head of a child in low relief. The medallion was produced using mold-pressing and cutting techniques.
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