pendant

Object NameMillefiori Pendant

Made FromGlass, Metal

Date99 BCE-99 CE

Techniquemillefiori

SizeOverall H: 1.9 cm, Diam: 4.5 cm

Accession Number2008.1.3

Credit LineGift of Mr. Aldi Bishay

Curatorial Area(s)

Ancient

Place Made

Roman Empire; possibly Alexandria

Physical DescriptionMulti-colored opaque glass. Hemispherical shaped piece of ancient roman glass with millefiori pattern of flowers, possibly a gaming piece of some sort at one time. A gold metal frame with attached bale and pin on the back have turned this piece of glass into an interesting piece of jewelry to be used as a pendant or brooch.
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