Glass Disk
Glass Disk
Place of OriginEgypt
DateRoman Period, 1st century BCE - 4th century CE
DimensionsDiam: 3/4 in. (1.9 cm)
Mediumglass
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1923.395
Not on View
DescriptionA small translucent blue glass disk decorated with molded ornament. The central design resembles a variant of the cross, with loops at two terminals and a double loop at one end. The object shows surface weathering.
250-150 BCE
1st century BCE - 1th century CE
6th to early 7th century
about 578-629
First half of 3rd century CE
Late 4th to late 5th century CE
6th to early 7th century
1st-2nd century CE
about 1450-1500
Roman Period, 1st century BCE - 4th century CE
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