Fused plaque or inlay
Fused plaque or inlay
Place of OriginEgypt (or Italy)
Date1st century BCE - 1st century CE
DimensionsMax L: 1 1/8 in. (2.8 cm); Max W: 1/2 in. (1.2 cm)
Mediumglass
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1923.270
Not on View
DescriptionThis decorative glass piece features a pair of stylized palmette designs with curled ends (volutes), set against a pale yellow background. It was made by fusing together colored glass patterns. The design is mirrored, with both halves mounted on a dark 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
1st century BCE - 1st century CE
Second half of first century CE
Third to first century BCE
Third to first century BCE
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