Object Description
A fine Roman glass fragment, displaying a millefiori pattern. This piece of glass was likely part of a tile or a vessel. The opaque glass features a dark amethyst background enclosing a dispersion of blue flowers with white outlines and yellow dots. The reverse shows layered gradients of blue, yellow, white and dark amethyst glass canes fused together. The fragment is triangular in shape with toothed ends and jagged edges. The piece comes with a customised stand for display.
The measurements listed below include the stand. The piece itself weighs 5.4g and measures 5.5cm length and 2.5cm width.
Date: Circa 1st century BC – 1st century AD