Glass mosaic fragment

Unknown

1st century CE · Glass · Greek and Roman Art

Thin-walled body fragment. Translucent honey yellow and opaque white. Convex curving side. Marbled pattern of white threads and streaks. Polished exterior; pitting of surface bubbles on exterior; dulling, pitting, and creamy weathering on interior and edges. Probably from a blown mosaic perfume bottle.

Artist

Unknown

Date

1st century CE

Medium

Glass

Culture

Roman

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

Edward C. Moore Collection, Bequest of Edward C. Moore, 1891