Glass medallion
Glass medallion
Place of OriginAncient Rome
DateEarly Imperial Period, 1st century BCE - 4th century CE
DimensionsH: 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm)
MediumMonochrome glass; mold-pressed.
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1923.1699
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DescriptionHead of Medusa molded in translucent yellowish glass. Used as decoration of vase.
Early Imperial Period, 1st century BCE - 4th century CE
Early Imperial Period, 1st century BCE - 4th century CE
Early Imperial Period, 1st century BCE - 4th century CE
Early Imperial Period, 1st century BCE - 4th century CE
Early Imperial Period, 1st century BCE - 4th century CE
Early Imperial Period, 1st century BCE - 4th century CE
Early Imperial Period, 1st century BCE - 4th century CE
Early Imperial Period, 1st century BCE - 4th century CE
Early Imperial Period, 1st century BCE - 4th century CE
Early Imperial Period, 1st century BCE - 4th century CE
1st century - 4th century CE
Early Imperial Period, 1st century BCE - 4th century CE
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