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CIRCA 1ST CENTURY A.D.
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SEVEN ROMAN GLASS RELIEF FRAGMENTS
circa 1st century a.d.
Including a plaque, cast of two layers, blue over transparent glass, with a winged Eros holding a cornucopia; a plaque cast of cobalt blue over a thin opaque white layer with acanthus; a plaque cast of cobalt blue over a thin opaque white layer with a head of Medusa; a medallion cast of cobalt blue with some opaque white on the back with a rosette; a plaque cast of pale blue with a figure at a tree (?); a plaque, cast of two layers, pale blue over transparent blue, with a winged figure supporting a fruit-laden basket on her head; and a plaque cast of pale blue streaked with transparent layers with a draped figure wearing a horned headdress standing next to a trophy with a Gallic shield and a spear
2.7/8 in. (7.3 cm) long for the largest (7)
circa 1st century a.d.
Including a plaque, cast of two layers, blue over transparent glass, with a winged Eros holding a cornucopia; a plaque cast of cobalt blue over a thin opaque white layer with acanthus; a plaque cast of cobalt blue over a thin opaque white layer with a head of Medusa; a medallion cast of cobalt blue with some opaque white on the back with a rosette; a plaque cast of pale blue with a figure at a tree (?); a plaque, cast of two layers, pale blue over transparent blue, with a winged figure supporting a fruit-laden basket on her head; and a plaque cast of pale blue streaked with transparent layers with a draped figure wearing a horned headdress standing next to a trophy with a Gallic shield and a spear
2.7/8 in. (7.3 cm) long for the largest (7)