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Molded rosette

Place of OriginEgypt or Italy
Date1st century BCE - 3rd century CE
DimensionsDiam: 1 1/4 in. (3.0 cm)
MediumMold-pressed, layered glass.
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1923.1591
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DescriptionThis molded glass ornament features a high-relief rosette with eight rounded petals. The petals are detailed with sunken veins and encircle a central depression. It is made of layered blue glass over pale opaque blue. Some material appears to have intruded onto the front surface.

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