Fragment of Bowl
Fragment of Bowl
Place of OriginAncient Rome, probably Italy, most likely found at Rome
DateLate first century BCE to early first century CE
DimensionsMax L: 1 3/8 in. (3.6 cm); Max W: 15/16 in. (2.4 cm)
MediumPolychrome striped mosaic (ribbon)
ClassificationGlass
Credit LinePurchased with funds from the Libbey Endowment, Gift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1980.40
Not on View
DescriptionThe pattern, in the following order, top to bottom, consists of a composite cane with narrow, contiguous strips of green encasing opaque yellow, opaque red, blue encasing opaque white, opaque red and green encasing opaque yellow, all backed or encased in
DESCRIPTION Fragment of rim and side of hemispherical bowl. Vertical rim with rounded edge; almost vertical side with a slight downward curve. Striped mosaic pattern formed from lengths of two or more alternating canes laid side by side in parallel rows and separated from one another by single lengths of a network cane.
TECHNIQUE Assembled from lengths of cane and sagged; applied rim; rotary-polished on both surfaces.
Published ReferencesEarly Ancient Glass Catalog # 349.Late first century BCE to early first century CE
Late first century BCE to early first century CE
Late first century BCE to early first century CE
Late first century BCE to early first century CE
Late first century BCE to early first century CE
Late first century BCE to early first century CE
Late first century BCE to early first century CE
Late first century BCE to early first century CE
Late first century BCE to early first century CE
Late first century BCE to early first century CE
Late first century BCE to early first century CE
Late first century BCE to early first century CE
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