Rectangular fragment of a mosaic inlay
Rectangular fragment of a mosaic inlay
Place of OriginEgypt or Italy
Date1st century BCE - 1st century CE
DimensionsMax L: 15/16 in. (2.4 cm); Max W: 5/8 in. (1.5 cm)
Mediumglass
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1923.279
Not on View
DescriptionThis small rectangular piece of glass shows three bands of colored designs. Two bands have rows of white circles with red centers on a black background. Another, wider band shows curved stripes in blue, white, and yellow. The top is polished; the bottom is rough and weathered.
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
about 700 BCE
Third to first century BCE
1st century BCE - 1st century CE
Early Imperial Period, 1st - 4th century CE
250-150 BCE
1st century BCE - 1st century CE
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