Fragment of inlay
Unknown
1st century
Classification
Jewelry and Ornament
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of Charles Lang Freer
Accession Number
F1909.580
Tags
Ancient Near Eastern ArtCharles Lang Freer collectionRoman Period (30 BCE - 395 CE)Syriaglassmosaic glass
About this artwork
Fragment of inlay. Mosaic technique: columnar rods and plates. Blue and red, in a light green opaque matrix.
About the Artist
Unknown
The artist designated as "Unknown" in our virtual museum's collection exemplifies a poignant chapter in art history: creators whose identities have faded into obscurity despite the enduring power of their work. With only one known artwork attributed to them in our holdings, this figure represents countless anonymous hands that shaped visual culture across centuries. Museums worldwide, including th...