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
1923.405
Not on View
DescriptionOval opaque bluish green glass disk with stamped decoration on both sides. One side features a relief bust of a bearded male facing right. The reverse shows a lion walking to the right, enclosed in a circular frame (tondo). The object is partially broken.
Roman Period, 1st century BCE - 4th century CE
Roman Period, 1st century BCE - 4th century CE
about 15-30 CE
Roman Period, 1st century BCE - 4th century CE
1st century BCE - 3rd century CE
1st century BCE - 3rd century CE
Mid- to late 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
1st century CE
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