Fragment of a glass cameo
Fragment of a glass cameo
Place of OriginAncient Rome
Date1st century BCE - 3rd century CE
Dimensions5/8 x 1 in.
MediumVery delicate cutting in opaque white glass on translucent light bluish glass.
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1923.1527
Not on View
DescriptionThe fragment shows the bust of a nude man turned to the right. Perhaps a Centaur carrying a tree.
1st century CE
1st century BCE - 3rd century CE
1st century BCE - 4th century CE
1st century BCE - 3rd century CE
Possibly early Imperial Period
1st century BCE - 3rd century CE
1st century BCE - 4th century CE
1st century BCE - 3rd century CE
1st century BCE - 3rd century CE
probably 1st-2nd Century
1st century CE
1st century BCE - 3rd century CE
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