fragment
Object NameFragment of Plaque with Sphinx and Eagle
Made FromGlass
Date1-99
Place MadeRoman Empire; probably Italy
Techniquecast, cut, engraved
SizeOverall H: 4.1 cm, W: 3.5 cm, Th: 0.5 cm
Accession Number59.1.116
Curatorial Area(s)
Exhibitions
Glass from the Ancient World
On ViewAncient Gallery
Physical DescriptionTranslucent deep blue glass with opaque white glass overlay; cast in two layers; cut and engraved (cameo technique). Fragment of plaque with vertical edge; decorated with part of elaborate scene: on left-Sphinx crouches on slab, facing left; behind her, festoon of leaves with rosette at center and, perched above it, eagle shown frontally with outspread wings and head facing right; vertical edge ground; underside rough.Provenance
Source
Ray Winfield Smith
(American, 1897-1982) - 1959-07-27
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