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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 CE
ClassificationGlass
Object number
1980.311
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DescriptionComposite mosaic pattern formed from polygonal sections of two canes: the first in a purple ground with multiple opaque red rods surrounding a central opaque white rod outlined in green and opaque yellow; the second in a blue-green ground with a cluster o DESCRIPTION Fragment of rim and side of carinated bowl. Short, horizontal rim with rounded, downturned edge; carinated side, with two convex curves. TECHNIQUE Assembled from sections of cane and cast; rotary-polished on both surfaces.
Published ReferencesEarly Ancient Glass, Catalog # 489.
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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