Fragment of millefiori glass
Fragment of millefiori glass
Place of OriginAncient Rome
DateEarly Imperial Period, 1st century BCE - 4th century CE
Dimensions2 x 2 1/2 in. Triangular
Mediumglass
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1923.1439
Not on View
DescriptionThis is a triangular flat fragment of polychrome composite mosaic glass, likely from a plaque or inlay. The decoration consists of rosettes of turquoise blue with red centers on a background of yellow and brown glass. The design also includes blue rosettes with red centers on a purple field strewn with yellow canes. One side is polished, the edges are smoothed, and the fragment is mounted on a glass backing.
Early Imperial Period, 1st century BCE - 4th century CE
Early Imperial Period, 1st century BCE - 4th century CE
Early Imperial Period, 1st century BCE - 4th century CE
Early Imperial Period, 1st century BCE - 4th century CE
Early Imperial Period, 1st century BCE - 4th century CE
Early Imperial Period, 1st century BCE - 4th century CE
Early Imperial Period, 1st century BCE - 4th century CE
Early Imperial Period, 1st century BCE - 4th century CE
Early Imperial Period, 1st century BCE - 4th century CE
Early Imperial Period, 1st century BCE - 4th century CE
Early Imperial Period, 1st century BCE - 4th century CE
Early Imperial Period, 1st century BCE - 4th century CE
Membership
Become a TMA member today
Support TMA
Help support the TMA mission