Fragment of Bowl
Fragment of Bowl
Place of OriginAncient Rome, probably Italy
DateLate first century BCE to early first century CE
DimensionsMax L: 1 7/8 in. (4.8 cm); Max W: 1 1/2 in. (3.7 cm); Original diam: 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm)
MediumReticulate glass
ClassificationGlass
Credit LinePurchased with funds from the Libbey Endowment, Gift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1980.62
Not on View
DescriptionNetwork mosaic pattern formed from parallel lengths of colorless canes, each wound spirally with an opaque white thread. A blue network cane wound spirally with an opaque white thread is attached as a rim.
DESCRIPTION Fragment of rim and side of hemispherical bowl. Almost vertical rim with rounded edge; fairly straight, vertical side with a slight downward curve.
TECHNIQUE Assembled from lengths of cane and sagged; applied rim; rotary-polished on both surfaces.
Published ReferencesEarly Ancient Glass Catalog # 401.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 A.D
Late first century BCE to early first century CE
1st century BCE - 1st 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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