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Fragment of millefiori glass
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Fragment of millefiori glass

Place of OriginAncient Rome
DateEarly Imperial Period, 1st century BCE - 4th century CE
Dimensions7/8 x 1 1/8 in.
Mediumglass
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1923.1437
Not on View
DescriptionThis is a small inlay fragment of composite mosaic glass. The decoration consists of green and yellow rosettes on a background of manganese and white opaque glass. The design includes white canes set in a purple matrix. One side is weathered.

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