Glass cameo with cupid (Eros)
Fragmentary oval medallion in two layers, comprising a purple ground and white overlay with relief decoration.
Chubby winged cupid, sitting frontally with proper left arm outstretched downward, and right arm around object or figure to his right.
Broken to left and below; pitting, dulling, and some weathering.
The colorless backing appears modern, attached with adhesive; all edges ground smooth.
Artwork Details
- Title: Glass cameo with cupid (Eros)
- Period: Early Imperial
- Date: 1st century CE
- Culture: Roman
- Medium: Glass; cast and cut
- Dimensions: Other: 3/8 x 1/2 x 1/16 in. (1 x 1.3 x 0.2 cm)
- Classifications: Gems, Glass
- Credit Line: Bequest of W. Gedney Beatty, 1941
- Object Number: 41.160.441
- Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art
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