Glass mosaic plaque fragment with floral motifs (Roman, Egyptian late 1st century B.C.–1st cen

Glass mosaic plaque fragment with floral motifs (Roman, Egyptian late 1st century B.C.–1st century A.D).

Deep cobalt blue ground, appearing black; decoration in opaque white, yellow, and red, and other colours. Plants include a poppy seed head and an ear of wheat.

Glass, fused sections; cast.

Image and text information courtesy The Met.