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Relief Inlay Disc
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Relief Inlay Disc

Place of OriginEgypt or Italy
Date1st century BCE - 1st century CE
DimensionsDiam: 1/2 in. (1.3 cm)
Mediumglass
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1923.246
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DescriptionCircular inlay formed of polychrome mosaic glass, molded in relief with a central floral motif. The design was created by fusing and shaping colored glass canes. Surfaces are flat, with molded detail limited to the front.

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