Fragment of Cameo Glass
Fragment of Cameo Glass
Place of OriginPossibly Italy
Date1st century CE
DimensionsL: 1 3/8 in. (3.7 cm); W: 7/8 in. (2.5 cm)
MediumCameo glass.
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1923.1554
Not on View
DescriptionThis flat plaque fragment of cameo glass features a vegetal design carved in opaque white and light blue glass over a translucent cobalt blue ground. The decoration includes serrated vine leaves and a single grape cluster. The surface is weathered on the front and iridesced on the back.
1st century CE
1st century CE
1st century BCE - 3rd century CE
1st century CE
1st century CE
1st century CE
1st century BCE - 3rd century CE
1st century BCE - 3rd century CE
1st century CE
1st century BCE - 3rd century CE
1st century BCE - 3rd century CE
1st century CE
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