medallion

Object NameMedallion

Made FromGlass

Dateabout 1200-1299

Place Madepossibly Byzantium; possibly Italy

Techniquemolded, prob.

SizeH: 2.4 cm, W: 1.9 cm

Accession Number59.3.55

Curatorial Area(s)

Not On View

Physical DescriptionTranslucent deep green glass; surface slightly dull through weathering, considerable wear marks on the obverse; probably molded. Oval medallion with flat back; on the obverse the Virgin (seated ?) in half figure with Christ Child in her left arm Who blesses with His right arm, the Virgin is turned towards the Child who is dressed, both Virgin and Child have small Nimbi, on the upper left: "HP--"; surface of the decoration is heavily worn thus making the features unrecognizable.
Provenance

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