Disk of mosaic glass
Disk of mosaic glass
Place of OriginEgypt
Date1st century BCE - 1th century CE
DimensionsDiam: 7/8 in. (1.9 cm)
MediumPolychrome composite mosaic glass.
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1923.305
Not on View
DescriptionThis small round glass piece is made from tiny colored fragments arranged in a checkered pinwheel pattern. The surface is smooth and polished, while the edges show signs of age and wear.
1st century BCE - 1th century CE
1st century BCE - 1st century CE
1st century BCE - 1st century CE
1st century BCE - 1st century CE
Late 1st century BCE to early 1st century CE
Early Imperial Period, 1st century BCE - 3rd century CE
1st century BCE - 1st century CE
1st century BCE - 1st century CE
3rd to 1st century BCE
1st century BCE - 1st century CE
1st century BCE - 4th century CE
Late 1st century BCE to early 1st century CE
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