Fragment of Cameo glass
Fragment of Cameo glass
Place of OriginAncient Rome
DateEarly Imperial Period
Dimensions1 5/8 x 1 1/4 in.
MediumOval medallion, cut in opaque white glass, seems to have been set into vase of translucent amber brown glass.
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1923.1512
Not on View
DescriptionVenus standing holding a spear, sword and shield. Amor tending her a helmet.
1st century BCE - 3rd century CE
probably 1st-2nd Century
Late first century BCE to early first century CE
1st century BCE - 3rd century CE
1st century BCE - 4th century CE
1st century CE
1st century CE
Edo Period (1603-1868)
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