Vases Molded Gem
Molded Gem

Molded Gem

2nd–1st century B.C.
In a Homeric scene, Odysseus, bearded and with pilos cap, kneeling right presenting a cup (to the cyclops Polyphemos). The surface is pitted and there are some chips from the back.
Date
2nd–1st century B.C.
Culture
Greek
Dimensions
H: 1.07 cm W: 0.95 cm
Medium
Purple glass
Museum
J. Paul Getty Museum
Accession Number
84.AN.995
Image Source
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Images courtesy of The Metropolitan Museum of Art (CC0)