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
Not on View
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.
1st century BCE - 1st century CE
1st century BCE - 1st century CE
1st century BCE - 1st century CE
3rd to 1st century BCE
1st century BCE - 1st century CE
1st century BCE - 1st century CE
1st century BCE to 1st century CE
1st century BCE - 1th century CE
Early Imperial Period, 1st century BCE - 3rd century CE
1st century BCE - 1st century CE
1st century BCE - 1st century CE
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