Fragment of mosaic glass plate
Fragment of mosaic glass plate
Place of OriginEgypt
DateEarly Imperial Period, 1st - 4th century CE
DimensionsNot over 2 in.
MediumIrregular diaper pattern, formed by small squares of various colors, produced by cutting of glass sticks formed by welding together of small square sticks of various colors
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1923.325
Not on View
DescriptionQuarter-circle fragment of a flat mosaic glass plate. The design features concentric diamond shapes composed of small cubes in yellow, blue, red, and black. The piece exhibits iridescence.
Early Imperial Period, 1st - 4th century CE
1st century BCE - 3rd century CE
1st century BCE - 4th century CE
1st century BCE - 4th century CE
1st century BCE - 4th century CE
1st century BCE - 4th century CE
1st century BCE - 4th century CE
1st century BCE - 4th century CE
1st century BCE - 4th century CE
1st century BCE - 4th century CE
1st century BCE - 3rd century CE
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