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: 2 in. (5.2 cm); Max W: 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm); Projected original diam: 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm)
MediumStriped mosaic (ribbon)
ClassificationGlass
Credit LinePurchased with funds from the Libbey Endowment, Gift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1980.57
Not on View
DescriptionThe pattern, in the following order, right to left, consists of a composite cane with a central length of opaque red backed by colorless and outlined in opaque white, flanked on either side first by narrow strips of dark blue encasing opaque white and the
DESCRIPTION Fragment of rim and side of hemispherical bowl. Upright rim with rounded edge; almost vertical side with a slight downward curve. Striped mosaic pattern formed from lengths of a single cane laid side by side in parallel rows and separated from one another by single lengths of a network cane. This pattern is repeated successively over the vessel.
TECHNIQUE Assembled from lengths of cane and sagged; applied rim; rotary-polished on both surfaces.
Published ReferencesEarly Ancient Glass Catalog # 350.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
Early to mid-first century CE
Late first century BCE to early first century CE
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