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Object NameFragment of Plaque with Ganymede

Made FromGlass

Date1-99

Techniquecast

SizeOverall H: 5 cm, Th: 1 cm

Accession Number66.1.68

Curatorial Area(s)

Ancient

Place Made

Roman Empire; possibly Italy

Physical DescriptionOpaque light blue glass over translucent purple glass; Cast in two layers. Fragment of plaque, with straight left edge. Decoration in relief: roundel containing, at left side, head and torso of youth, shown in profile facing right, apparently seated, with right arm extended; shoulder and chest bare, but with tunic covering back and lower part of body; behind him, sapling with branches and leaves.
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