Fragment of mosaic glass
Fragment of mosaic glass
Place of OriginEgypt
DateHellenistic or Roman period, 4th century BCE - 1st century CE
DimensionsL: 1 5/16 in. (3.4 cm); W: 1 1/16 in. (2.7 cm)
MediumFused polychrome mosaic glass
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1923.296
Not on View
DescriptionThis glass fragment features five colorful rows of floral designs made from fused rods of glass. The rows are separated by thin colored lines and include various flower shapes and leaf-like patterns. The piece was cut and mounted for display.
1st century BCE - 1st century CE
Third to first century BCE
Third to first century BCE
Third to first century BCE
Early to mid-first century CE
Early Imperial Period, 1st - 4th century CE
Third to first century BCE
Late first century BCE to early first century CE
Third to first century BCE
Third to first century BCE
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