Fragment of Cameo glass
Fragment of Cameo glass
Place of OriginAncient Rome
Date1st century BCE - 3rd century CE
Dimensions2 1/2 x 1 3/4 in.
MediumFragment of very fine rectangular plaque, carved in opaque white glass on a background of opaque cobalt blue glass.
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1923.1538
Not on View
DescriptionFragment shows a young woman holding an amphora. Drapery surrounds lower part of her body.
1st century BCE - 4th century CE
Possibly early Imperial Period
1st century BCE - 3rd century CE
1st century BCE - 3rd century CE
1st century BCE - 3rd century CE
1st century BCE - 3rd century CE
1st century CE
1st century BCE - 3rd century CE
1st century BCE - 3rd century CE
probably 1st-2nd Century
1st century BCE - 3rd century CE
1st century BCE - 3rd century CE
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