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Greek, probably Eastern Mediterranean
A tour de force of the glassworker’s skill, the mosaic jar is a highlight of Moore’s collection. Imitating vessels carved in semiprecious stone, such as onyx and banded agate, it reflects the opulent tastes of the Greeks and Romans.
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Title: Glass mosaic jar
Period: Hellenistic
Date: 2nd–early 1st century BCE
Culture: Greek, probably Eastern Mediterranean
Medium: Glass; cast and cut
Dimensions: 5 7/16 x 6 1/8 in. (13.8 x 15.6 cm)
Classification: Glass
Credit Line: Edward C. Moore Collection, Bequest of Edward C. Moore, 1891
Object Number: 91.1.1303
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