Fragment of plaque with two molded figures
Fragment of plaque with two molded figures
Place of OriginEgypt or Italy
Date1st century BCE - 2nd century CE
DimensionsL: 2 3/4 in. (6.7 cm); W: 2 in. (5.0 cm)
MediumMold-pressed layered glass
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1923.1535
Not on View
DescriptionThis fragment of a plaque is made from mold-pressed layered glass in opaque deep blue. It preserves two standing figures shown in relief, both wearing draped garments. The heads are missing, and the edges are broken on all sides.
1st century BCE - 3rd century CE
1st century BCE - 2nd century CE
1st century BCE - 4th century CE
1st century BCE - 3rd century CE
1st century BCE - 1st century CE
Unidentified, Gorgoneion Group
about 560 BCE
1st century CE
1st century CE
1st century BCE - 3rd century CE
1st century BCE - 2nd century CE
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