inlay
Object NameInlay Figure
Made FromGlass
Datepossibly 300-499 or earlier
Place Madepossibly Italy
Techniquemolded or pressed
SizeOverall H: 3.2 cm, D: 0.3 cm
Accession Number59.1.285
Curatorial Area(s)
Exhibitions
Glass from the Ancient World
Not On View
Physical DescriptionOpaque white glass; surface covered with a white scum and iridescence, heavy pitting; probably molded or pressed; full length figure of a man in low relief, with flat reverse; the figure is clad in a toga-like garment fastened over his left shoulder, his right arm seems to be out-stretched (broken off) his head is turned to his right, his right foot is turned to his right, his left arm is also probably broken off.Provenance
Source
Ray Winfield Smith
(American, 1897-1982) - 1959-07-27
about 1800
about 1801-1994
1750-1799
1617
1617