Fragment of Cast Glass
Fragment of Cast Glass
Place of OriginRoman Empire
Date1st century CE
DimensionsL: 1 5/8 in. (4.2 cm); W: 1 5/8 in. (4.2 cm)
MediumMold-pressed layered glass
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1923.1579
Not on View
DescriptionFragment in semi-translucent cobalt blue glass with a coating of opaque grayish-blue. Depicts a deeply cut winged griffon in relief.
1st century BCE - 1st century CE
1st century CE
1st century CE
1st century CE
1st century BCE - 2nd century CE
1st century CE
1st century CE
1st century BCE - 2nd century CE
1st century BCE - 3rd century CE
1st century BCE - 3rd century CE
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