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
DimensionsCalculated rim diam: 6 in. (15.1 cm); Calculated preserved vessel height: 2 1/16 in. (5.2 cm); Average thickness: 0.2 cm
MediumPolychrome striped mosaic (ribbon), with band of fused polychrome mosaic glass
ClassificationGlass
Credit LinePurchased with funds from the Libbey Endowment, Gift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1980.44
Not on View
DescriptionFrom the right to the left of the preserved quadrant, a length of golden-brown ground with thin opaque white lines; a length of blue and green with thin opaque white lines; a length of golden-brown outlined in opaque white lines; a length of dark blue and
DESCRIPTION One non-joining and two joining fragments of rim and side of broad, shallow bowl. Vertical rim with rounded edge; convex curving side. Striped mosaic pattern formed from at least ten different canes, laid either in a quadripartite pattern or side by side in parallel rows. TECHNIQUE Assembled from lengths of cane and sagged; applied rim; rotary-polished on both surfaces.
Published ReferencesEarly Ancient Glass Catalog # 323.Exhibition HistoryThe University Museum, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA. 1995.
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
Early to mid-first century CE
1st century BCE - 4th century CE
Early to mid-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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