Medallion with molded complex figured scene
Medallion with molded complex figured scene
Place of OriginEgypt or Italy
DateProbably 1st-2nd century CE
DimensionsL: 2 7/8 in. (7.1 cm); W: 2 1/8 in. (5.3 cm)
MediumMold-pressed and cut monochrome glass.
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1923.1521
Not on View
DescriptionThis oval medallion is made of monochrome glass shaped through mold-pressing and cutting. The complex composition depicts a nude, bearded man standing on the bank of a river beneath a canopy, with two pairs of horses. In the upper section of the medallion are two female genii and two amorini.
1st century BCE - 1st century CE
1st century BCE - 1st century CE
1st century BCE - 1 st century CE
1st century BCE - 3rd century CE
1st-2nd century CE
1st century CE
1st century CE
1st century BCE - 4th century CE
1st century BCE - 4th century CE
1st century BCE - 2nd century CE
1st century CE
Probably 1st century BCE, possibly later
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