fragment
Object NameFragment with Temple
Made FromGlass
Date25 BCE-99 CE
Place MadeRoman Empire; probably Italy
Techniquecast or blown, cased, cut (cameo technique)
SizeOverall W: 4.1 cm, D (estimate): 11 cm
Accession Number66.1.51
Curatorial Area(s)
On ViewAncient Gallery
Physical DescriptionTranslucent blue glass with small bubbles, opaque white; cast or blown, cased and cut (cameo technique). Fragment from wall of cup or similar form; decorated in relief with small building, seen in twisted perspective; building stands on tall podium; front consists of double doors, closed, each leaf consisting of tall lower panel and short upper panel with boss; on either side, at corners of building, column or pilaster; side is plain, with pilaster or column at rear corner; gabled roof with plain pediment at front.Provenance
Source
Sergio Sangiorgi
(Italian) - 1966
Former Collection
Giorgio Sangiorgi
(Italian, 1886-1965)
1803
1850-1890
probably 275-325
