Fragment of Bowl
Fragment of Bowl
Place of OriginAncient Rome, probably Italy, most likely found at Rome
DateLate first century BCE to early first century CE
DimensionsMax L: 2 1/2 in. (6.0 cm); Max W: 1 3/4 in. (4.5 cm); Diam of original: 5 1/2 in. (14.0 cm)
MediumPolychrome striped mosaic in quadripartite form
ClassificationGlass
Credit LinePurchased with funds from the Libbey Endowment, Gift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1980.113
Not on View
DescriptionFrom the far left to the right of the preserved quadrant, vestiges of an opaque white wedge-shaped length encased in colorless; a com-posite cane with lengths of dark blue encasing opaque white and lengths of golden-brown encasing opaque yellow; a purple
DESCRIPTION Fragment of rim and side of broad, shallow bowl. Almost vertical rim with rounded edge; vertical, straight side curving abruptly inward toward the bottom. Striped quadripartite pattern formed from lengths of at least eleven different canes, each laid in pairs at right angles in each of four triangular quadrants.
TECHNIQUE Assembled from lengths of cane and sagged; applied rim; rotary-polished on both surfaces.
Published ReferencesEarly Ancient Glass Catalog #318.Late first century BCE to early first century CE
1st century BCE - 4th 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
about 1875-1880
Late first century BCE to early first century CE
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