Fragment of Bowl
Fragment of Bowl
Place of OriginProbably Italian, most likely found at Rome
DateLate first century BCE to early first century CE
DimensionsOriginal diam: 4 3/4 in. (12.1 cm)
MediumPolychrome composite mosaic
ClassificationGlass
Credit LinePurchased with funds from the Libbey Endowment, Gift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1980.430
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DescriptionComposite mosaic pattern formed from polygonal sections of a single cane in a purple ground with opaque white rods surrounding a cluster of colorless rods, each outlined in opaque white, with a central opaque white rod. A colorless network cane wound spi
DESCRIPTION Two joining fragments of rim and side of hemispherical bowl. Upright rim with rounded edge; almost ver-tical, straight side curving inward toward the bottom.
TECHNIQUE Assembled from sections of cane and sagged; applied rim; rotary polished on both surfaces.
Published ReferencesEarly Ancient Glass, Catalog # 410.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
Late first century BCE to early first century CE
Late first century BCE to early first century CE
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