Fragments of an inlay
Fragments of an inlay

Currently not on view

Fragments of an inlay,

late 1st century BCE–early 1st century CE

Roman Imperial Period, ca. 30 BCE–476 CE
y1931-23 a-c

Information

Title
Fragments of an inlay
Dates

late 1st century BCE–early 1st century CE

Medium
Opaque blue, red, and white glass
Dimensions
12.8 x 3.4 cm., th. 0.35 cm. (5 1/16 x 1 5/16 x 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
Museum Collection
Object Number
y1931-23 a-c
Place Made

Egypt or Italy

Description
Flat opaque blue fragment with white veins and red specks. Cut and polished in modern times.
Culture
Roman (style or period)
Period
Roman (style or period)
Type
inlays, fragments
Materials
glass
Subject
glassblowing

Unknown provenance; with the Museum by at least 1931

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