Fragment of cameo glass
Fragment of cameo glass
Place of OriginRoman Empire
Date1st century BCE - 3rd century CE
DimensionsW: 2 1/2 in.
MediumCameo glass
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1923.1560
Not on View
DescriptionThis is a flat fragment of cameo glass plaque, featuring figures and animals in low relief. The scene is carved in opaque light blue glass set against a translucent cobalt blue ground. The preserved imagery includes part of a processional scene. The surface shows evidence of weathering and minor chipping on the reverse.
1st century CE
1st century BCE - 4th century CE
1st century CE
1st century CE
1st century BCE - 3rd century CE
1st century BCE - 3rd century CE
1st century CE
1st century CE
1st century BCE - 3rd century CE
1st century CE
1st century CE
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