Fragment of Medallion Cameo Glass
Fragment of Medallion Cameo Glass
Place of OriginRoman Empire
Date1st century CE
DimensionsL: 1 1/8 in. (2.3 cm); W: 1 1/8 in. (2.3 cm)
MediumMold-pressed layered and cut
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1923.1523
Not on View
DescriptionThis medallion fragment is carved in opaque white over translucent amber-brown glass, using mold-pressing and cutting techniques. The preserved design includes a charioteer and forms part of a composition with Victory and a quadriga. The relief was produced using the cameo technique.
1st century BCE - 1st century CE
1st century BCE - 1st century CE
1st century BCE - 4th century CE
1st century BCE - 4th century CE
1st century BCE - 4th century CE
1st century CE
Probably 1st-2nd century CE
1st century CE
1st century BCE - 1st century CE
1st-2nd century CE
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