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
1923.396
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DescriptionThis small purple glass token shows a fly in raised, naturalistic detail. It was made using a mold and has developed a shimmering surface over time.
about 15 BCE - 25 CE (Roman, Augustan)
Roman Period, 1st century BCE - 4th century CE
1st century BCE - 4th century CE
325-300 BCE
250-150 BCE
Roman Period, 1st century BCE - 4th century CE
Roman Period, 1st century BCE - 4th century CE
about 15 BCE - 25 CE (Roman, Augustan)
Roman Period, 1st century BCE - 4th century CE
1st century BCE - 1th century CE
Roman Period, 1st century BCE - 4th century CE
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