Currently not on view

Fragment of an nlay,

late 1st century BCE–early 1st century CE

Roman Imperial Period, ca. 30 BCE–476 CE
y1931-22

Information

Title
Fragment of an nlay
Dates

late 1st century BCE–early 1st century CE

Medium
Transparent, almost colorless glass; opaque yellow and white glass
Dimensions
4.8 x 5.2 cm. (1 7/8 x 2 1/16 in.)
Credit Line
Museum Collection
Object Number
y1931-22
Place Made

Egypt or Italy

Description
Flat, translucent, yellowish fragment with amorphous yellow motifs surrounded by white layers. Cut and polished in modern times.
Materials
Subject

Possibly part of the old collection; acquired by the Museum from an unknown source by at least 1931.