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Reflecting Antiquity: Gold Glass (Disch Cantharus)
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The first major exhibition to focus on the influence of ancient Roman styles on the glassmakers of the 19th century, Reflecting Antiquity , shows modern works along with an exceptional grouping of rare ancient Roman glass. Explore modern and ancient versions of intricate mosaic glass, extraordinary cage cups, beautiful cameo glass, stunning iridescent works and intriguing gold glass pieces. Sometimes the Roman originals inspired relatively faithful copies and variations on the theme.

Reflecting Antiquity: Gold Glass
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The first major exhibition to focus on the influence of ancient Roman styles on the glassmakers of the 19th century, Reflecting Antiquity , shows modern works along with an exceptional grouping of rare ancient Roman glass. Explore modern and ancient versions of intricate mosaic glass, extraordinary cage cups, beautiful cameo glass, stunning iridescent works and intriguing gold glass pieces. Sometimes the Roman originals inspired relatively faithful copies and variations on the theme.

Reflecting Antiquity: Cane Slices
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The first major exhibition to focus on the influence of ancient Roman styles on the glassmakers of the 19th century, Reflecting Antiquity , shows modern works along with an exceptional grouping of rare ancient Roman glass. Explore modern and ancient versions of intricate mosaic glass, extraordinary cage cups, beautiful cameo glass, stunning iridescent works and intriguing gold glass pieces. Sometimes the Roman originals inspired relatively faithful copies and variations on the theme.

Reflecting Antiquity: Mosaic Glass (Venetian Bowl)
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The first major exhibition to focus on the influence of ancient Roman styles on the glassmakers of the 19th century, Reflecting Antiquity , shows modern works along with an exceptional grouping of rare ancient Roman glass. Explore modern and ancient versions of intricate mosaic glass, extraordinary cage cups, beautiful cameo glass, stunning iridescent works and intriguing gold glass pieces. Sometimes the Roman originals inspired relatively faithful copies and variations on the theme.

Reflecting Antiquity: Mosaic Glass
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The first major exhibition to focus on the influence of ancient Roman styles on the glassmakers of the 19th century, Reflecting Antiquity , shows modern works along with an exceptional grouping of rare ancient Roman glass. Explore modern and ancient versions of intricate mosaic glass, extraordinary cage cups, beautiful cameo glass, stunning iridescent works and intriguing gold glass pieces. Sometimes the Roman originals inspired relatively faithful copies and variations on the theme.

Reflecting Antiquity: Lycurgus Cup
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The first major exhibition to focus on the influence of ancient Roman styles on the glassmakers of the 19th century, Reflecting Antiquity , shows modern works along with an exceptional grouping of rare ancient Roman glass. Explore modern and ancient versions of intricate mosaic glass, extraordinary cage cups, beautiful cameo glass, stunning iridescent works and intriguing gold glass pieces. Sometimes the Roman originals inspired relatively faithful copies and variations on the theme.

Reflecting Antiquity: Cage Cups
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The first major exhibition to focus on the influence of ancient Roman styles on the glassmakers of the 19th century, Reflecting Antiquity , shows modern works along with an exceptional grouping of rare ancient Roman glass. Explore modern and ancient versions of intricate mosaic glass, extraordinary cage cups, beautiful cameo glass, stunning iridescent works and intriguing gold glass pieces. Sometimes the Roman originals inspired relatively faithful copies and variations on the theme.

Reflecting Antiquity: Mythological Beaker
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The first major exhibition to focus on the influence of ancient Roman styles on the glassmakers of the 19th century, Reflecting Antiquity , shows modern works along with an exceptional grouping of rare ancient Roman glass. Explore modern and ancient versions of intricate mosaic glass, extraordinary cage cups, beautiful cameo glass, stunning iridescent works and intriguing gold glass pieces. Sometimes the Roman originals inspired relatively faithful copies and variations on the theme.

Reflecting Antiquity: Jug-in-a-Jug
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The first major exhibition to focus on the influence of ancient Roman styles on the glassmakers of the 19th century, Reflecting Antiquity , shows modern works along with an exceptional grouping of rare ancient Roman glass. Explore modern and ancient versions of intricate mosaic glass, extraordinary cage cups, beautiful cameo glass, stunning iridescent works and intriguing gold glass pieces. Sometimes the Roman originals inspired relatively faithful copies and variations on the theme.

Reflecting Antiquity: Iridized Glass
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The first major exhibition to focus on the influence of ancient Roman styles on the glassmakers of the 19th century, Reflecting Antiquity , shows modern works along with an exceptional grouping of rare ancient Roman glass. Explore modern and ancient versions of intricate mosaic glass, extraordinary cage cups, beautiful cameo glass, stunning iridescent works and intriguing gold glass pieces. Sometimes the Roman originals inspired relatively faithful copies and variations on the theme.

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