Fragment of plaque or inlay
Fragment of plaque or inlay
Place of OriginEgypt (or Italy)
Date1st century BCE - 1st century CE
DimensionsL: 1 4/16 in. (3.3 cm); Max W: 11/16 in. (1.7 cm)
MediumFused polychrome mosaic glass
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1923.328
Not on View
DescriptionThis small glass fragment is shaped like a trapezoid and decorated with a floral design. A striped vase holds two green leaves, and two yellow flowers appear on either side. The background is blue. The surface is polished but shows signs of age.
1st century BCE - 1st century CE
Early Imperial Period, 1st - 4th century CE
Third to first century BCE
Third to first century BCE
Probably 1st century CE
Early Imperial Period, 1st - 4th century CE
Mid-first to early second century
Second century BCE to first century CE, possibly later
1st century BCE - 1st century CE
Early Imperial Period, 1st century BCE - 3rd century CE
Late first century BCE to early first century CE
1st century BCE - 1st century CE
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