Fragment of Cameo Glass
Fragment of Cameo Glass
Place of OriginRoman Empire
Date1st century CE
DimensionsL: 2 in. (5.0 cm); W: 5/8 in. (1.3 cm)
MediumCameo glass
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1923.1604
Not on View
DescriptionPlaque with draped torso
Opaque white glass on background of translucent cobalt blue glass.
When complete, must have been a figure subject, as part of drapery remains; cameo cut.
1st century BCE - 3rd century CE
1st century BCE - 3rd century CE
1st century CE
1st century BCE - 3rd century CE
1st-2nd century CE
1st century BCE - 3rd century CE
1st century CE
1st century BCE - 3rd century CE
1st century CE
1st century BCE - 3rd century CE
1st century CE
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