Fragment of fused mosaic inlay
Fragment of fused mosaic inlay
Place of OriginEgypt or Italy
Date1st century BCE - 1st century CE
DimensionsMax L: 5/8 in. (1.5 cm); Max W: 1/2 in. (1.2 cm)
Mediumglass
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1923.275
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DescriptionThis small piece of ancient glass shows a colorful pattern made with red, blue, white, and yellow elements. It has two finished edges and a rounded corner. The design was made by fusing and polishing different colored glass slices.
Third to first century BCE
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
Third to first century BCE
1st century BCE - 1st century CE
Early Imperial Period, 1st century BCE - 4th century CE
1st century BCE - 1st century CE
Third to first century BCE
250-150 BCE
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