Fragment of Cameo Glass
Fragment of Cameo Glass
Place of OriginPossibly Italy
Date1st century CE
DimensionsL: 1 1/2 in. (3.7 cm); W: 1 in. (2.5 cm)
MediumCameo glass.
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1923.1555
Not on View
DescriptionThis curved fragment of cameo glass, possibly from a vase, is carved in opaque white glass over a translucent cobalt blue ground. The relief decoration features part of a floral motif. The carving is executed in low relief using the cameo technique.
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 BCE - 3rd century CE
1st century BCE - 3rd century CE
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