Fragment of molded draped female
Fragment of molded draped female
Place of OriginEgypt or Italy
Date1st century BCE - 2nd century CE
DimensionsL: 2 3/8 in. (6.0 cm); W: 2 in. (5.0 cm)
MediumMold-pressed monochrome glass
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1923.1528
Not on View
DescriptionThis fragment is made of mold-pressed monochrome glass in a deep opaque blue. The preserved portion shows part of a curved form with finely modeled drapery, including radiating folds and gathered fabric.
1st century BCE - 2nd century CE
1st century BCE - 4th century CE
1st century BCE - 1 st century CE
1st century BCE - 1st century CE
Probably 1st century BCE, possibly later
Probably 1st-2nd century CE
1st century BCE - 4th century CE
1st century BCE - 2nd century CE
1st century BCE - 3rd century CE
1st century BCE - 4th century CE
1st-2nd century CE
1st century BCE - 2nd century CE
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