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
1923.404
Not on View
DescriptionSmall translucent green glass disk with relief decoration on both sides. One side depicts the profile bust of a female figure facing right. The reverse shows a less distinct image, possibly an elephant or a bearded male figure, also facing right.
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
Roman Period, 1st century BCE - 4th century CE
about 320 BCE
Roman Period, 1st century BCE - 4th century CE
Roman Period, 1st century BCE - 4th century CE
Ptolemaic Period (332–30 BCE), about 246–222 BCE
1st century CE
1st century BCE - 4th century CE
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