A Royal Egyptian Faience Floral Rosette, New Kingdom, ca. 1295 - 1190 BCE Fine Art These tiny gems were usually

These tiny gems were usually made in blue glass and unlike most glass of the period

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it has a carinated or ridged shoulder

Romans of high social status were often buried with this gemstone

A Royal Egyptian Faience Floral Rosette, New Kingdom, ca. 1295 - 1190 BCE Fine Art These tiny gems were usuallyRosettes, such as this lovely example, have a long history in Egyptian decorative architecture and were popular at most palace sites. Constructed entirely of faience, its distinctive eight white petals depict a flowering daisy, that contrasts wonderfully against a pale grey background. Originally, a gold nail was inserted through the central hole to secure it to a palace wall, thus forming decorative borders and ornamental bands. These rosettes give