Glass Fragment from a Columnar Rod and Plate Mosaic

A small, irregular fragment of mosaic glass rests on a white background. Deep blue, golden-ochre striations run across the upper surface, while a turquoise section and reddish-brown encrustation mark the lower edge. The fragment shows wear and chipped edges.

Artist

Unknown

Date

305 BCE-14 CE

Medium

Glass

Source

Smithsonian (National Museum of Asian Art)

Size

4000 × 3166 px

Credit (appreciated, not required for public-domain works): Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Asian Art