A ROMAN BLUE GLASS RELIEF PLAQUE
A ROMAN BLUE GLASS RELIEF PLAQUE

CIRCA 1ST CENTURY A.D.

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A ROMAN BLUE GLASS RELIEF PLAQUE
circa 1st century a.d.
Originally rectangular in form, cast in two layers, blue over cobalt blue with a thin white layer in between, with a winged, horned lion-griffin in profile to the right, the left fore-paw raised, a kantharos to the right
2 in. (6.4 cm) wide

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