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 3/8 in. (6.0 cm); Max W: 1 in. (2.5 cm)
MediumPolychrome striped mosaic (ribbon)
ClassificationGlass
Credit LinePurchased with funds from the Libbey Endowment, Gift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1980.53
Not on View
DescriptionThe pattern, in the following order, right to left, consists of a composite cane with alternating short lengths of green encasing opaque yellow and opaque yellow encased in colorless; a composite cane with narrow contiguous lengths of dark blue encasing o
DESCRIPTION Fragment of rim and side of broad, shallow bowl. Vertical rim with rounded edge; almost vertical, straight side curving inward toward the bottom. Striped mosaic pattern formed from lengths of at least six different canes laid 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 # 333.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
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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