Glass mosaic fragment

Roman

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Translucent purple and opaque white.
Shallow curving side.
Marbled mosaic pattern in a purple ground with white threads.
Polished exterior; pitting of surface bubbles on exterior and some weathering along one serrated edge; dulling, pitting, and creamy weathering on interior and edges.

Glass mosaic fragment, Glass, Roman

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Glass mosaic fragment, Glass, Roman
Glass mosaic fragment, Glass, Roman

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