Fused mosaic plaque
Unknown
100 BCE-100 CE
Classification
Jewelry and Ornament
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of Charles Lang Freer
Accession Number
F1909.467
Tags
Ancient Egyptian ArtCharles Lang Freer collectionEgyptPtolemaic Dynasty (305 - 30 BCE)Roman Period (30 BCE - 395 CE)flowerglassmosaic glass
About this artwork
Fused mosaic plaque: decorative motif - rosette.
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...