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 1/4 in. (3.0 cm)
MediumPolychrome striped mosaic (ribbon)
ClassificationGlass
Credit LinePurchased with funds from the Libbey Endowment, Gift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1980.139
Not on View
DescriptionThe pattern, in the following order, from top to bottom, consists of a blue length encasing opaque white; a length of opaque yellow encasing color-less; a length of blue encasing opaque white and outlined in opaque white; a colorless network cane wound sp
DESCRIPTION Fragment of rim and side of broad, shallow bowl. Upright rim with rounded edge; shallow, convex curving side. Striped mosaic pattern formed from lengths of at least seven different canes laid side by side in parallel rows. On the exterior, a wide horizontal groove cut below the edge of the rim.
TECHNIQUE Assembled from lengths of cane and sagged; rotary-polished on both surfaces; cut on the exterior.
Published ReferencesEarly Ancient Glass Catalog # 338.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
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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