Glass mosaic inlay

Egyptian, Roman

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 171

Semi-opaque turquoise blue ground; decoration in opaque white and yellow, and translucent deep purple appearing black, with opaque red and cobalt blue appearing on underside.
Polygonal, flat plaque with slightly beveled edges.
Floral motif with yellow leaves and buds, outlined in purple, issuing from a base in purple and white horizontal stripes.
Broken and repaired with large cracks and small losses; upper side ground and polished; pitted surface bubbles.

Glass mosaic inlay, Glass, Egyptian, Roman

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