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Glass mosaic fragment

ca. 2nd century BCE
Not on view
Thin-walled body fragment.
Translucent cobalt blue, opaque yellow and white, and colorless.
Slightly curving side.
Mosaic pattern formed from polygonal sections of a single cane in a colorless ground with numerous fine radiating yellow spokes around and blue circle and central rod of uncertain color; on one corner, a small white patch (from rim coil?).
Polished exterior; pitting of surface bubbles and deep weathering of central rod on exterior; pitting and creamy weathering on interior and parts of edges.
The cane pattern resembles that found on Hellenistic bowls and dishes.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Glass mosaic fragment
  • Period: Hellenistic
  • Date: ca. 2nd century BCE
  • Culture: Greek, Eastern Mediterranean
  • Medium: Glass; cast
  • Dimensions: Other: 13/16 x 3/4 in. (2 x 1.9 cm)
  • Classification: Glass
  • Credit Line: Edward C. Moore Collection, Bequest of Edward C. Moore, 1891
  • Object Number: 91.1.2033
  • Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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