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Glass revetment plaque fragment

1st century BCE–1st century CE
Not on view
Translucent turquoise greenish blue with opaque yellow, making glass look green
Composite mosaic pattern of multiple circular rods, drawn out to give a three-dimensional impression.
Upperside flat; underside flat but slightly uneven.
Probably cut into rectangle and upperside and edges polished in modern times; some deep pitting, dulling and iridescent weathering on underside.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Glass revetment plaque fragment
  • Period: Early Imperial
  • Date: 1st century BCE–1st century CE
  • Culture: Roman
  • Medium: Glass; cast
  • Dimensions: 2 1/16 × 2 3/8 × 1/8 in. (5.2 × 6 × 0.4 cm)
  • Classification: Glass
  • Credit Line: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
  • Object Number: 74.51.314
  • Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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