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Object NameCameo Glass Fragment

Made FromGlass

Date25 BCE-50 CE

Place MadeRoman Empire; probably Italy

TechniqueCast, cased, cut (cameo technique), polished

SizeOverall H: 5.4 cm

Accession Number68.1.17

Curatorial Area(s)

Ancient

Not On View

Physical DescriptionTranslucent deep blue glass with small bubbles; opaque white glass; cast; cased; cut (cameo technique); polished. Fragment from wall of hollow vessel; decorated with upper part of bearded male reclining on couch or cushion facing left, torso supported on left arm, which is bent, and with right index finger touching lips. Upper part of robe has slipped from shoulders, so that upper arm and chest are exposed. In front of him, part of indeterminate element, possibly part of his partner.
Provenance

Source C. Dikran Kelekian - 1968-03-20