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
1923.403
Not on View
DescriptionSmall translucent green glass disk. One side is molded in relief with a profile bust of a figure, possibly female, shown with an arm raised and stylized hair. The reverse appears to depict a crouching animal, though the image is indistinct.
Roman Period, 1st century BCE - 4th century CE
Roman Period, 1st century BCE - 4th century CE
Roman Period, 1st century BCE - 4th century CE
Roman Period, 1st century BCE - 4th century CE
about 15-30 CE
1st century BCE - 4th century CE
1st century BCE - 4th century CE
5th Dynasty (2498–2345 BCE)
1st century BCE - 3rd century CE
Roman Period, 1st century BCE - 4th century CE
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