Glass mosaic fragment

late 1st century BCE–early 1st century CE

Not on view

Rim fragment of shallow dish or lid.
Translucent honey brown and opaque white.
Rounded vertical rim; tapering side, turned in sharply at bottom.
Marbled mosaic pattern formed from large sections of a single cane in brown ground with wavy white streaks.
One chip in rim; polished exterior; pitting of surface bubbles on exterior; dulling and creamy iridescent weathering on exterior; similar weathering on edges.

Artwork Details

Overview

Title: Glass mosaic fragment
Period: Early Imperial
Date: late 1st century BCE–early 1st century CE
Culture: Roman
Medium: Glass; cast
Dimensions: Other: 3/4 x 1 1/8 in. (1.9 x 2.8 cm)
Est. diameter of rim 3 1/8 in. (8 cm)
Classification: Glass
Credit Line: Edward C. Moore Collection, Bequest of Edward C. Moore, 1891
Object Number: 91.1.1849
Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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