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
1st century BCE - 1th century CE
3rd to 1st century BCE
3rd to 1st century BCE
Probably 1st century CE
1st century BCE - 1th century CE
2nd century BCE to 1st century CE, possibly later
Late 1st century BCE to early 1st century CE
1st century BCE - 1st century CE
1st century BCE - 1st century CE
Probably 1st century BCE, possibly later
Mid-1st to early 2nd century CE
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