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Applique with Lion's Head

Applique with Lion's Head

 
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Object Name: 
Applique with Lion's Head
Department
Ancient
Category
Roman
Place Made: 
Roman Empire
Date: 
probably 300-399
Color
Semi-translucent dark blue
Technique
Mold-Pressed
Dimensions: 
Overall H: 4.35 cm, W: 4.6 cm
Accession Number: 
59.1.157
Location: 
Not on Display
Description
Semi-translucent dark blue glass; mold-pressed. Roughly circular medallion attached to side of vessel; head of lion with large mane, in high relief.
Inscription
107 on back small rectangular paper label
Provenance
Smith, Ray Winfield, Source to 1959-07-27

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Exhibitions

Animals in Glass
Venue(s)
Corning Museum of Glass 2004-11-18 through 2005-04-24
Corning Incorporated Gallery 2007-03-19 through 2007-08-25

Publications

Roman Glass in The Corning Museum of Glass, Volume Two (2001) pp. 233-234, pl. 814; BIB# 58895

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