Fragment of cameo glass
Fragment of cameo glass
Place of OriginAncient Rome
Date1st century BCE - 3rd century CE
DimensionsW: 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm)
MediumCameo glass.
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1923.1552
Not on View
DescriptionLion holding leaf in forepaw, cut in opaque light blue glass on background of dark brown translucent glass.
1st century CE
1st century CE
1st century CE
1st century CE
1st century CE
1st century CE
1st century CE
1st century BCE - 4th century CE
Early Imperial Period (1st century BCE - 3rd century CE)
1st century CE
1st century CE
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