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Glass mosaic inlay fragment

late 1st century BCE–early 1st century CE
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.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Glass mosaic inlay fragment
  • Period: Early Imperial
  • Date: late 1st century BCE–early 1st century CE
  • Culture: Roman
  • Medium: Glass; cast
  • Dimensions: Other: 7/8 x 1 1/2 in. (2.2 x 3.9 cm)
  • Classification: Glass
  • Credit Line: Edward C. Moore Collection, Bequest of Edward C. Moore, 1891
  • Object Number: 91.1.1652
  • Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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