plaque

Object NamePlaque

Made FromGlass

Date1-99

Place MadeMediterranean; probably Italy

Techniquemold-pressed

SizeOverall H: 7.7 cm, W: 7.5 cm, Th: 0.7 cm

Accession Number59.1.121

Curatorial Area(s)

Ancient

Exhibitions

Glass from the Ancient World

On ViewThe Jerome and Lucille Strauss Study Gallery

Physical DescriptionTranslucent dark blue, opaque white, translucent sea-green glasses; mold-pressed. Rectangular plaque; a dark blue glass rests on a thin layer of opaque white, which rests on the layer of sea-green "backing". Decorated in relief: on left, mask with head-dress of petal-like elements and long tangled hair at side of neck; on right, palmette. Right side of mask and left side of palmette, only, survives.
Provenance

Source Ray Winfield Smith (American, 1897-1982) - 1959-07-27

Former Collection George D. Pratt - 1908
(sales catalogue, "American Art Association"; New York, Jan. 15-16, 1937, #22) per AvS 1959

Former Collection Edward Collona - 1908
per AvS 1959