Fragment

Description

Fragment of cameo glass depicting the head of satyr, probably from a cup or a bowl, Opaque white and translucent dark blue glass, probably blown, cased and carved: Mediterranean, probably from Italy, Roman Period , late 1st century BC to 1st century AD

Museum reference

A.1983.1104

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Fragment, Bowl / fragment

Production information

ANCIENT MEDITERRANEAN

Date

Roman Period
Late 1st century BC - 1st century

Style / Culture

Roman

Materials

Glass

References

Lightfoot, Christopher, ANCIENT GLASS IN NATIONAL MUSEUMS SCOTLAND, Edinburgh: NMS Enterprises Limited, 2007, p.46, cat. 42