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Fragment of millefiori glass
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Fragment of millefiori glass

Place of OriginRoman Empire
Date1st century BCE - 1th century CE
Dimensions7/8 x 1 1/4 in.
Mediumglass
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1923.1425
Not on View
DescriptionThis is a flat fragment of composite mosaic glass, forming part of the base of a plate. The decoration consists of green, yellow, and white rosettes arranged in units on a light blue opaque background. The fragment includes an attached ring base and is iridesced on the outside.

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