Glass mosaic inlay fragment

Roman

Not on view

Translucent cobalt blue and opaque white.
Thin, flat strip or panel, with straight sides and angled ends; uneven surface on underside.
Bands of streaky white overlay on upper surface; one broad central band of white on blue ground on underside.
Some edges chipped and uneven; polished upper surface; pitting of surface bubbles on upper surface; dulling and creamy weathering on underside and edges.
Probably used as decoration in wall or ceiling revetment or as inlay for furniture.

Glass mosaic inlay fragment, Glass, Roman

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