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Glass bracelet with impressed decoration

late 4th–5th century CE
Not on view
Translucent turquoise blue.
Circular band with rounded edges and slightly uneven sides; convex in section with flat inner side; no visible seam.
Outer surface decorated with a series of thirteen stamped circles, each depicting a lion facing right with open mouth, large mane, and tail raised above his back.
Intact, except for one weathered chip on inner edge; many pinprick and elongated bubbles; dulling, some deep pitting, faint iridescence, and patches of creamy white weathering.

Around the outside of the bracelet is a pattern of stamped medallions containing lions.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Glass bracelet with impressed decoration
  • Period: Late Imperial
  • Date: late 4th–5th century CE
  • Culture: Roman
  • Medium: Glass; drawn, tooled, and stamped
  • Dimensions: Overall: 1/4 x 2 3/4in. (0.6 x 7cm)
  • Classification: Glass
  • Credit Line: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
  • Object Number: 74.51.345
  • Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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