Glass mosaic fragment

Roman

Not on view

Probably part of the base ring of a large bowl.

Translucent blue, deep purple, and opaque white.

Side slanting obliquely downward; inner side of edge rounded.

Composite mosaic pattern formed from sections of two canes: one in a purple ground with white stripes, and the other in a blue ground with white stripes.

Polished on exterior, with pitting of surface bubbles; slight pitting and creamy weathering on interior; dulling on edges.

Glass mosaic fragment, Glass, Roman

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