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 1/16 in. (5.0 cm); Max W: 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm)
MediumStriped mosaic (ribbon)
ClassificationGlass
Credit LinePurchased with funds from the Libbey Endowment, Gift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1980.52
Not on View
DescriptionThe pattern, in the following order, right to left, consists of a composite cane with a central dark blue length encasing opaque white with an opaque yellow strip encased in colorless on the right, and on the left, a green strip encased in colorless. Thi
DESCRIPTION Tiny fragment of rim and side of hemispherical bowl. Vertical rim with rounded edge; almost vertical, straight side with a slight downward curve. Striped mosaic pattern formed from lengths of a single cane 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 # 340.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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