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 1/4 in. (6.0 cm); Max W: 1 1/2 in. (4.0 cm)
MediumPolychrome striped mosaic, quadripartite arrangement
ClassificationGlass
Credit LinePurchased with funds from the Libbey Endowment, Gift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1980.110
Not on View
DescriptionStriped quadripartite pattern formed from lengths of at least six different canes, each laid in pairs at right an-gles in each off our triangular quadrants. From the top to the bot-tom of the preserved quadrant, a triangular wedge-shaped length of opaque
DESCRIPTION Fragment of rim and side of bowl. Vertical, offset rim with rounded edge; almost straight side, proceeding diagonally downward.
TECHNIQUE Assembled from lengths of cane and sagged; applied rim; rotary-polished on both surfaces.
Published ReferencesEarly Ancient Glass Catalog # 329.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
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
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