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Glass inlay fragment

late 1st century BCE–early 1st century CE
Not on view
Translucent deep cobalt blue and opaque white.
Fragment of thin, slightly curved strip, with rounded edges on both sides and uneven back with projecting lip along one side.
Straight band of white overlay on surface along one side.
Broken at both ends, with weathered edges; polished surface; dulling and slight creamy weathering on back.
Probably used as decoration in wall or ceiling revetment or as inlay for furniture.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Glass inlay fragment
  • Period: Early Imperial
  • Date: late 1st century BCE–early 1st century CE
  • Culture: Roman
  • Medium: Glass
  • Dimensions: Other: 9/16 x 2 in. (1.5 x 5.1 cm)
  • Classification: Glass
  • Credit Line: Edward C. Moore Collection, Bequest of Edward C. Moore, 1891
  • Object Number: 91.1.1665
  • Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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