A fine Ancient Roman mosaic glass fragment, likely once part of a tile or a vessel. It is roughly trapezoid in shape, and features an opaque cream-beige base colour with vivd blue striations, possibly petals, which sprout from yellow and red rings. Some of the shapes have blurred and bled into each other and the background, creating a beautiful sense of flowing movement throughout the piece. The surface of the fragment is slightly coarse and textured on one side. Minor scratches and pitting to the surface. Originating during the Hellenistic period, the mosaic glass-making technique spread into the Roman empire after the annexation of Ptolemaic Egypt, becoming popular amongst the Roman elites. However, following the decline of the empire in the 5th century AD, glass making died out in Western Europe. Measurements: (circa) L 2cm x W 1.5cm x H 0.3cm Provenance: Ex Gallery Mikazuki prior to 1984 property of a London gentleman.