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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
Dimensions2 x 2 1/2 in.
Mediumglass
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1923.1438
Not on View
DescriptionThis is a flat base fragment from a vase or bowl made of composite mosaic glass. The decoration consists of rosettes as the prevailing units in white, manganese, and yellow glass. The design includes clusters of white canes with yellow centers in a purple matrix. The fragment has an attached ring base, is broken and repaired, and is mounted on a slate backing. The outside is weathered.

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