Medallion Cameo glass
Medallion Cameo glass
Place of OriginAncient Rome
DateEarly Imperial Period, 1st century CE
DimensionsDiam: 1 7/8 in. (4.8 cm)
MediumCameo glass.
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1923.1509
Not on View
DescriptionVery fine head of Medusa cut in opaque white cameo glass on background of translucent cobalt blue glass. Probably a fragment of a larger piece. Circular.
1st century CE
1st century CE
1st century CE
1st century CE
1st century CE
1st century CE
1st century CE
1st century CE
1st century CE
1st century CE
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