Mosaic Glass Fragments from a Vessel

Coptic

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Mosaic glass was one of the most highly valued types of luxury glass in the ancient world. It takes its name from the way in which vessels are formed from a mosaic of rods (monochrome segments of glass) and cones (slender rods bundled and fused to form polychrome designs).

Between 1907 and 1909, the Metropolitan Museum excavated at Ain et-Turba in the Kharga Oasis. Excavators found large numbers of glass fragments, many of high quality and expensive manufacture.

Mosaic Glass Fragments from a Vessel, Glass, Coptic

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Mosaic Glass Fragments from a Vessel, Glass, Coptic
Mosaic Glass Fragments from a Vessel, Glass, Coptic
Mosaic Glass Fragments from a Vessel, Glass, Coptic
Mosaic Glass Fragments from a Vessel, Glass, Coptic
Mosaic Glass Fragments from a Vessel, Glass, Coptic
Mosaic Glass Fragments from a Vessel, Glass, Coptic

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