Fragment of mosaic glass
Fragment of mosaic glass
Place of OriginEgypt
DateEarly Imperial Period, 1st - 4th century CE
DimensionsMax L: 1 3/4 in. (4.5 cm); Max W: 15/16 in. (2.4 cm)
MediumFused polychrome mosaic glass
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1923.304
Not on View
DescriptionThis glass fragment shows a floral pattern made from colored canes set against a blue background. It includes symmetrical designs of vases with leaves and blossoms, and has been mounted on modern glass for support. The surface is partly polished and shows signs of age and repair.
1st century BCE - 1st century CE
1st century BCE - 1st century CE
Third to first century BCE
Third to first century BCE
1st century BCE - 1st century CE
Early Imperial Period, 1st century BCE - 3rd century CE
1st century BCE - 1st century CE
Third to first century BCE
3rd to 1st century BCE
Probably 1st century BCE - 1st century CE
Third to first century BCE
1st century BCE - 1st century CE
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