History

This lovely 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 glassmakers today!

Photo my own.… pic.twitter.com/4ixZsE8ZKW

— Alison Fisk (@AlisonFisk) July 13, 2024