Fragment of Cast Glass
Fragment of Cast Glass
Place of OriginRoman Empire
Date1st century CE
Dimensions1 3/8 x 2 in.
MediumCast glass
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1923.1594
Not on View
DescriptionThis glass fragment, made of layered opaque grayish blue and translucent cobalt blue glass, shows part of an ornamental frieze featuring acanthus leaves. The decorative motif is rendered in raised relief using a cameo-cut technique.
1st century CE
1st century CE
1st century CE
1st century CE
1st century CE
1st century CE
1st century CE
1st century CE
1st century CE
1st century CE
1st century CE
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