Glass monochrome inlay fragment

late 1st century BCE–early 1st century CE
Not on view
Opaque light grey blue.
Fragment of thin, flat strip with beveled edges at sides and slightly convex underside.
Elongated bubbles; polished surface; iridescent weathering on back, edges, and jagged ends.
Probably used as decoration in wall or ceiling revetment or as inlay for furniture.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Glass monochrome inlay fragment
  • Period: Early Imperial
  • Date: late 1st century BCE–early 1st century CE
  • Culture: Roman
  • Medium: Glass; cast
  • Dimensions: Other: 5/16 x 2 3/16 in. (0.8 x 5.5 cm)
  • Classification: Glass
  • Credit Line: Edward C. Moore Collection, Bequest of Edward C. Moore, 1891
  • Object Number: 91.1.1940
  • Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art
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