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. (5.8 cm); Max W: 1 1/4 in. (3.0 cm); Diam of original: 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm)
MediumPolychrome striped mosaic glass
ClassificationGlass
Credit LinePurchased with funds from the Libbey Endowment, Gift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1980.42
Not on View
DescriptionThe pattern, in the following order, right to left, consists of a composite cane with a length of dark blue outlined in opaque white. This pattern is repeated over the vessel. A blue network cane wound spirally with one or more opaque white threads is a
DESCRIPTION Fragment of rim and side of hemispherical bowl. Upright rim with rounded edge; convex curving side. 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 # 341.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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