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: 1 7/8 in. (4.7 cm); Max W: 1 5/8 in. (4.0 cm)
MediumStriped polychrome mosaic (ribbon)
ClassificationGlass
Credit LinePurchased with funds from the Libbey Endowment, Gift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1980.145
Not on View
DescriptionThe pattern, in the following order, right to left, consists of a composite cane with a central length of blue encasing opaque white and outlined in opaque white, flanked by strips of purple, each encasing opaque white; and a composite cane with a central
DESCRIPTION Fragment of rim and side of broad, shallow bowl. Upright rim with rounded edge; fairly straight side, proceeding diagonally downward, then curving inward toward the bottom. Striped mosaic pattern formed from lengths of two alternating canes laid side by side in parallel rows and separated from one another by single lengths of a network cane.
TECHNIQUE Assembled from lengths of cane and sagged; applied rim; rotary-polished on both surfaces.
Published ReferencesEarly Ancient Glass Catalog # 336.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
1st century BCE - 4th century CE
Late first century BCE to early first century CE
Early to mid-first century CE
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