Glass bracelet with impressed decoration

Unknown

late 4th–5th century CE · Glass · Greek and Roman Art

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.

Artist

Unknown

Date

late 4th–5th century CE

Medium

Glass

Culture

Roman

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76