Fragment of fused mosaic inlay (border)
Fragment of fused mosaic inlay (border)
Place of OriginEgypt or Italy
Date1st century BCE - 1st century CE
DimensionsMax L: 2 1/4 in. (5.4 cm); Max W: 5/16 in. (7 cm)
Mediumglass
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1923.271
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DescriptionThis fragment of fused mosaic glass inlay preserves a border decorated with a frieze of stylized star or flower motifs set against a yellow background. Created using the polychrome mosaic technique, the design was formed by arranging and fusing colorful glass canes, then polishing the surface.
Third to first century BCE
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
1st century BCE - 1st century CE
1st century BCE - 1st century CE
Early Imperial Period, 1st century BCE - 3rd century CE
Third to first century BCE
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