Fragment of Bowl
Fragment of Bowl
Place of OriginProbably Italian, most likely found at Rome
DateLate first century BCE to early first century CE
DimensionsMax L: 2 in. (5.0 cm); Max W: 1 1/8 in. (2.7 cm)
MediumPolychrome composite mosaic
ClassificationGlass
Credit LinePurchased with funds from the Libbey Endowment, Gift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1980.438
Not on View
DescriptionComposite mosaic pattern formed from polygonal sections and short rectangular lengths of two canes: the first in a purple ground with opaque white rods surrounding a cluster of six blue rods, each outlined in opaque white, with a central blue rod outlined
DESCRIPTION Fragment of rim and side of hemispherical bowl. Uneven, upright rim with thick, rounded edge; almost vertical, straight side with a slight downward curve.
TECHNIQUE Assembled from sections and lengths of cane and sagged; applied rim; rotary-polished on the interior and outside of the rim; probably fire-polished on the rest of the exterior.
Published ReferencesEarly Ancient Glass, Catalog # 409.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
Third to first century BCE
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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