Fragment of plaque or inlay
Fragment of plaque or inlay
Place of OriginEgypt (or Italy)
Date1st century BCE - 1st century CE
DimensionsMax L: 1 7/16 in. (3.6 cm); Max W: 15/16 in. (2.3 cm)
Mediumglass
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1923.277
Not on View
DescriptionThis small, diamond-shaped piece of glass shows part of a flower design in yellow and red. It was made by fusing slices of colored glass together. The piece is mounted on a modern backing, and its corners show minor repairs.
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
Third to first century BCE
1st century BCE - 1st century CE
Third to first century BCE
1st century BCE - 1st century CE
Early Imperial Period, 1st - 4th century CE
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