Fragment of polychrome mosaic inlay
Fragment of polychrome mosaic inlay
Place of OriginEgypt or Italy
Date1st century BCE - 1st century CE
DimensionsMax L: 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm); Max W: 11/16 in. (1.7 cm)
Mediumglass
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1923.265
Not on View
DescriptionThis small glass fragment shows a floral design in two horizontal bands. One band has colorful rosettes on a turquoise background; the other shows lotus flowers on dark blue. It was made by fusing together colored glass pieces and polishing the surface. Although broken, parts of the original edges remain, and the piece has been mounted on a modern backing.
1st century BCE - 1st century CE
1st century BCE - 1st century CE
1st century BCE - 1st century CE
1st century BCE - 1st century CE
1st century BCE - 1st century CE
Third to first century BCE
1st century BCE - 1st century CE
Early Imperial Period, 1st - 4th century CE
1st century BCE - 1st century CE
Third to first century BCE
Third to first century BCE
Third to first century BCE
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