History

Something lovely for the weekend!

This Hellenistic mosaic glass bowl looks so modern, yet it was made over 2,000 years ago!

Ancient glassmakers created the tiny flower pattern using a technique now known as ‘millefiori’ (thousand flowers). A timeless design still made by… pic.twitter.com/wviE1dAIf3

— Alison Fisk (@AlisonFisk) January 4, 2025