Appliqué relief
Appliqué relief

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Appliqué relief,

4th century

Roman
y1986-44

Information

Title
Appliqué relief
Dates

4th century

Medium
Transparent light green glass; many impurities
Dimensions
pres. w. 2.9 cm, th. 1.7 cm (1 1/8 x 11/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Torkom Demirjian
Object Number
y1986-44
Place Made

Eastern Mediterranean

Description
Roughly circular appliqué medallion presenting the head of a lion with a large mane. Probably from the base of jug handle. The blob was misplaced in the mold, so that only the upper part of the face was impressed, while the area of the mouth and jaws is absent.
Period
Roman (style or period)
Type
onlays, reliefs, glass
Materials
free-blown glass
Techniques
appliqué, pressing
Subject
lions

Formerly in the collection of the Honorable Burton Y. Berry, Bloomington, Indiana; given to the Museum by Mr. and Mrs. Torkom Demirjian

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