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Glass mosaic inlay fragment

late 1st century BCE–early 1st century CE
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 171
Uncertain color, appearing black, blue, and opaque white.
Thick, flat oval, with vertical edges.
Marbled mosaic pattern in a black ground with mixed blue and white swirls.
Some large chips around edges; polished upper side; pitting of surface bubbles on upper side; dulling on underside and edges.

Probably part of a revetment panel or inlay.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Glass mosaic inlay fragment
  • Period: Early Imperial
  • Date: late 1st century BCE–early 1st century CE
  • Culture: Roman
  • Medium: Glass; cast
  • Dimensions: Overall: 1 3/8 x 1 1/8 in. (3.5 x 2.9 cm)
  • Classification: Glass
  • Credit Line: Edward C. Moore Collection, Bequest of Edward C. Moore, 1891
  • Object Number: 91.1.1633
  • Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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