Sealstone
Sealstone

Currently not on view

Sealstone,

1st century BCE

Roman
y1964-43

Information

Title
Sealstone
Dates

1st century BCE

Medium
Amber-colored glass
Dimensions
1.9 x 1.4 x 0.3 cm (3/4 x 9/16 x 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. A. L. Murphy Vhay
Object Number
y1964-43
Period
Roman (style or period)
Type
seals, glass
Materials
glass
Subject
shields (armor), mythology, figures (representations)

Acquired by Mrs. A. L. (Anna Louise) Murphy Vhay at an unknown date from an unknown source; given to the Museum in 1964 by Vhay.

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