Glass medallion
Glass medallion
Place of OriginAncient Rome
Date1st century BCE - 4th century CE
DimensionsDiam: 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm)
MediumMonochrome glass; mold-pressed.
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1923.1698
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DescriptionCircular medallion with tragic mask molded in translucent cobalt blue glass. Iridescence.
Mask has hollowed-out small eyes and gaping mouth, beetled brow, broad nose. Hair is wavy and striated.
Early Imperial Period, 1st century BCE - 2nd century CE
1st century BCE - 4th century CE
1st century - 4th century CE
1st century BCE - 4th century CE
Possibly 1st century BCE
Early Imperial Period, 1st century BCE - 4th century CE
1st century BCE - 4th century CE
1st century BCE - 4th century CE
1st century BCE - 3rd century CE
1st century CE
Early Imperial Period, 1st century BCE - 4th century CE
Early Imperial Period, 1st century BCE - 4th century CE
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