Fragment of inlay
Fragment of inlay
Place of OriginEgypt or Italy
DateProbably 1st century CE
DimensionsL: 1 9/16 in. (4.0 cm); W: 3/4 in. (1.9 cm)
MediumFused polychrome mosaic glass
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1923.312
Not on View
DescriptionThis narrow glass fragment shows a detailed yellow wheat stalk and part of a flower on a deep blue background. The surface is polished and smooth, with some iridescence on the back.
1st century BCE - 1st century CE
3rd to 1st century BCE
1st century BCE - 1st century CE
3rd to 1st century BCE
1st century BCE - 1st century CE
Early Imperial Period, 1st century BCE - 3rd century CE
3rd to 1st century BCE
2nd century BCE to 1st century CE, possibly later
1st century BCE - 1th century CE
3rd to 1st century BCE
3rd to 1st century BCE
1st century BCE - 1st century CE
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