Glass mosaic inlay

Unknown

late 1st century BCE–1st century CE · Glass · Greek and Roman Art

Translucent cobalt blue ground; decoration in opaque white, turquoise blue, yellow, and red. Square, slightly convex plaque, forming a cylindrical shape, with sharp edges at top and bottom. Symmetrical motif of intricate design incorporating palmettes, scrolls, and swags. Intact, but broken edges at both sides; upper side ground and polished with pitted surface bubbles; on underside, dulling and creamy weathering.

Artist

Unknown

Date

late 1st century BCE–1st century CE

Medium

Glass

Culture

Roman

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917