Four fused mosaic inlay slices
Four fused mosaic inlay slices
Place of OriginEgypt or Italy
Date1st century BCE - 1st century CE
Dimensions(Each square) Max L: 7/16 in. (1.1 cm); Max W: 7/16 in. (1.1 cm)
MediumPolychrome fused mosaic glass.
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1923.320
Not on View
DescriptionThese four glass tiles show repeating geometric patterns made from small colored cubes. Each tile has a turquoise background and matching red, white, and blue motifs at the center of each side. The tiles are mounted together on a backing board.
17th century
17th century
1st century BCE - 1st century CE
1st century BCE - 1st century CE
1st century BCE - 1st century CE
1st century BCE - 1st century CE
1st century BCE - 1st century CE
1st century BCE - 1st century CE
Early Imperial Period, 1st - 4th century CE
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