Fragment of bowl
Fragment of bowl
Place of OriginAncient Rome, proably Italy, most likely found at Rome
DateLate first century BCE to early first century CE
Dimensions1 1/2 x 2 1/4 in.
MediumFour exactly similar sectors forming in the center a cross pattern. Green, white, brown, yellow, red, and blue ribbons.
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1923.1827
Not on View
DescriptionStriped pattern, probably quadripartite, formed from lengths of at least seven different canes, each laid in pairs at oblique or right angles in each off our triangular quadrants. From the top to the bottom of the preserved quadrant, a length of opaque y
DESCRIPTION Fragment of side near rim of large bowl or other vessel. Rim appears to have been offset with an upright edge; con-cave side proceeding vertically downward, then expanding slightly outward at the middle. On the exterior, two horizontal grooves cut in a band at the junction of the rim and side.
TECHNIQUE Assembled from lengths of cane and sagged; care-fully rotary-polished on both surfaces; cut on the exterior.
1st century BCE - 4th century CE
Late first century BCE to early first century CE
about 1875-1880
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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