inlay
Object NameInlay Cane Eye
Made FromGlass
Date299 BCE-99 CE
Place MadeRoman Empire; possibly Egypt
Techniquemosaic technique
SizeOverall H: 3.9 cm, W (max): 2.2 cm
Accession Number74.1.1
Curatorial Area(s)
Not On View
Physical DescriptionOpaque white and dark yellowish-green glass, elongated striations on outer surface of liner, slight iridescence in spots; mosaic technique, opaque white applied on either side of pupil, liner folded over entire unit and pulled four notches made in edge while hot.Provenance
Source
Alex G. Molloy, Inc.
- 1974-02-06
