medallion
Object NameMedallion
Made FromGlass
Date1-99
Place MadeRoman Empire; possibly Italy
Techniquecased, wheel-cut, ground
SizeOverall W: 4.6 cm, Th: 0.9 cm
Accession Number59.1.113
Curatorial Area(s)
On ViewAncient Gallery
Physical DescriptionSemi-opaque amethyst, opaque white, translucent amber glasses; wheel-cut and ground. Oval disc; disc of semi-opaque amethyst glass overlain by layers of opaque white and amber glasses. Most of the amber and much of the white glass has been removed, thereby creating a cameo plaque. The ornament consists of a female bust, the head seen in profile facing right. The hair is long and falls onto the shoulder. The figure is clothed and at least two strands of a necklace are visible. The flesh, clothing and jewelry are white; the hair is amber.Provenance
Source
Ray Winfield Smith
(American, 1897-1982) - 1959-07-27
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