Amulet
Amulet
Place of OriginEgypt
Date1st century BCE - 4th century CE
DimensionsDiam: 3/4 in. (1.9 cm)
Mediumglass
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1923.374
Not on View
DescriptionOval amulet made of translucent blue glass. One side features a toad in relief. A ring at the top allows for suspension. The surface shows iridescence.
Roman Period, 1st century BCE - 4th century CE
1st century BCE - 4th century CE
1st century BCE - 4th century CE
1st century BCE - 4th century CE
Roman Period, 1st century BCE - 4th century CE
Roman Period, 1st century BCE - 4th century CE
3rd to early 4th century CE
1st century BCE - 4th century CE
Roman Period, 1st century BCE - 4th century CE
Roman Period, 1st century BCE - 4th century CE
1st century BCE - 4th century CE
Roman Period, 1st century BCE - 4th century CE
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