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Fragment of bowl
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Fragment of bowl

Place of OriginAncient Rome, probably Italy, most likely found at Rome
DateLate first century BCE to early first century A.D
DimensionsMax L: 1 13/16 in. (4.6 cm); Max W: 1 5/16 in. (3.5 cm)
MediumReticulate glass
ClassificationGlass
Credit LinePurchased with funds from the Libbey Endowment, Gift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1980.72
Not on View
DescriptionNetwork mosaic pattern formed from parallel lengths of colorless canes of varying widths, some wound spirally with two opaque yellow threads in reverse directions, others wound spirally with two close-set parallel opaque yellow threads. A blue network ca DESCRIPTION Fragment of rim and side of hemispherical bowl. Upright rim with rounded edge; convex curving side. TECHNIQUE Assembled from lengths of cane and sagged; applied rim; rotary-polished on both surfaces.
Published ReferencesEarly Ancient Glass Catalog # 400.
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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