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.
3rd to 1st century BCE
3rd to 1st century BCE
1st century BCE - 1st century CE
1st century BCE - 1st century CE
about 700 BCE
1st century BCE - 1st century CE
1st century BCE - 1st century CE
3rd to 1st century BCE
1st century BCE - 1st century CE
Probably 6th to early 7th century
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