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Cameo glass

Place of OriginRoman Empire
DateEarly Imperial period
DimensionsH: 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm); W: 1 7/8 in. (4.8 cm)
MediumGlass; cut.
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1923.1515
Not on View
DescriptionThis oval medallion is carved in opaque black glass using deep cutting techniques. It features the head of Medusa in three-quarter profile, turned to the right. The relief is executed with careful attention to detail, emphasizing facial features and expression.
Cameo glass medallion
Early Imperial Period, 1st century BCE - 2nd century CE
Glass Cameo
1st century CE
Cameo glass
1st century BCE - 4th century CE
Cameo glass
1st century BCE - 4th century CE
Glass cameo
1st century BCE - 3rd century CE

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