Glass ornament
Glass ornament
Place of OriginRoman Empire
Date1st century BCE - 4th century CE
DimensionsH: 5/8 in. (1.6 cm)
MediumMonochrome glass; mold-pressed.
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1923.1705
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DescriptionTragic mask molded in translucent turquoise blue glass. To be used as ornament.
Squat low relief applique of silenus face, with large eyes, fat cheeks and nose, and beard. Reverse is convex with small oval indent in center (for applying to vessel, etc.). Done in aqua glass.
Possibly 1st century BCE
1st century BCE - 4th century CE
1st century BCE - 1th century CE
1st century BCE - 1th century CE
1st century BCE - 3rd century CE
1st century BCE - 4th century CE
1st century BCE - 1th century CE
1st century BCE - 4th century CE
1st century BCE - 4th century CE
1st century BCE - 4th century CE
1st century BCE - 4th century CE
1st century BCE - 4th century CE
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