Glass mosaic inlay fragment

Roman

Not on view

Fragment of revetment plaque.
Translucent purple and opaque yellow.
Flat inlay, with one straight beveled edge; underside slightly uneven and becoming thinner towards edge.
Marbled mosaic pattern in purple ground with irregular yellow lines and streaks.
Polished upper side; pitting of surface bubbles, with some surface cracks; pitting and iridescent weathering on underside and edges.

Glass mosaic inlay fragment, Glass, Roman

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