Fragment of mosaic glass
Fragment of mosaic glass
Place of OriginEgypt
DateEarly Imperial Period, 1st century BCE - 4th century CE
DimensionsAbout 3/4 x 3/4 in.
Mediumglass
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1923.276
Not on View
DescriptionThis small square piece of ancient glass shows a pattern made from yellow and black shapes set in a green background. The design was created by fusing together different colored glass pieces. The back side is chipped.
1st century BCE - 1st century CE
1st century BCE - 1st century CE
1st century BCE - 1st century CE
Third to first century BCE
19th or 20th century
1st century BCE - 1st century CE
1st century BCE - 1st century CE
Third to first century BCE
Third to first century BCE
Third to first century BCE
Third to first century BCE
Early Imperial Period, 1st century BCE - 3rd century CE
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