Medallion Amulet

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Object Name: 
Medallion Amulet
Place Made: 
possibly Syria
Eastern Mediterranean
Accession Number: 
59.1.199
Dimensions: 
Overall D: 2 cm, Th (max): 0.3 cm
Location: 
Not on Display
Date: 
300-699
Primary Description: 
Transparent brownish-yellow glass with bubbles; stamped. Roughly circular disc (no trace of loop); obverse, impressed roundel decorated in relief with two winged figures holding hands, apparently dancing. Reverse smooth.

More Info

Department: 
Ancient
Provenance: 
Smith, Ray Winfield (American, 1897-1982), Source
1959-07-27
Color: 
Transparent brownish-yellow
Technique: 
stamping

Publications (1)

Roman Glass in The Corning Museum of Glass, Volume Three (2003) illustrated, pp. 31, 212, #921; BIB# 58895