Romano-Egyptian Millefiori Glass Fragment

Object Description

A Romano-Egyptian glass opaque fragment featuring a dark amethyst coloured background enclosing several flowers with blue petals and a red centre outlined with white. The surrounding background is enriched with yellow streaks and dots. This design is known as millefiori. The reverse mainly displays the yellow streaks along with segments of the flowers. This piece has been mounted on a custom-made stand.

Date: Circa 1st Century BC – 1st Century AD

Object History

Gallery Mikazuki prior 1984, property of a London gentleman

Object Condition

Excellent condition with minimal pitting to the surface. The glass itself weighs 6.1grams and is 3.5cm wide and 3.8cm high.

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