Glass mosaic inlay fragment

Roman

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 171

Uncertain color, appearing black, blue, and opaque white.
Thick, flat oval, with vertical edges.
Marbled mosaic pattern in a black ground with mixed blue and white swirls.
Some large chips around edges; polished upper side; pitting of surface bubbles on upper side; dulling on underside and edges.

Probably part of a revetment panel or inlay.

Glass mosaic inlay fragment, Glass, Roman

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