Glass mosaic inlay fragment

Roman

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Translucent turquoise blue and opaque white, partially mixed and appearing green.
Almost flat, with slight uneven curve and varying thickness.
Mosaic pattern formed from large polygonal sections of a single cane in green ground with a single irregular white circle, appearing as irregular white lines and streaks on one side.
On both surfaces pitting, dulling, deep weathering, and patches of brilliant iridescence.

Glass mosaic inlay fragment, Glass, Roman

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Glass mosaic inlay fragment, Glass, Roman
Glass mosaic inlay fragment, Glass, Roman

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