Fragment of mosaic glass
Fragment of mosaic glass
Place of OriginEgypt
DateEarly Imperial Period, 1st century BCE - 3rd century CE
Dimensions7/16 x 7/16 in.
MediumFused polychrome mosaic glass
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1923.307
Not on View
DescriptionThis small square glass piece shows a white flower with a red center set against a dark blue background. The surface is smooth and polished, with a chip at one corner.
Early Imperial Period, 1st - 4th century CE
1st century BCE - 1st century CE
Third to first century BCE
1st century BCE - 1st century CE
Probably 1st century CE
Third to first century BCE
Probably 1st century BCE - 1st century CE
Second century BCE to first century CE, possibly later
1st century BCE - 1st century CE
Third to first century BCE
1st century BCE - 1st century CE
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