History

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 glassmakers today!

British Museum… pic.twitter.com/t0JEGjZArM

— Alison Fisk (@AlisonFisk) April 20, 2026