Fragment of Bowl
Fragment of Bowl
Place of OriginRoman Empire, Italy, most likely found at Rome
DateLate 1st century BCE to early 1st century CE
DimensionsMax L: 1 1/4 in. (3.0 cm); Max W: 7/8 in. (2.5 cm)
MediumPolychrome striped mosaic (ribbon)
ClassificationGlass
Credit LinePurchased with funds from the Libbey Endowment, Gift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1980.159
Not on View
DescriptionThe pattern, in the following order, right to left, consists of a composite cane with a central opaque yellow length encased in colorless next to a purple network cane wound spirally with an opaque white thread, both flanked by opaque celadon-green strips
DESCRIPTION Fragment of rim and side of hemispherical bowl. Vertical rim with rounded edge; almost vertical side with a slight downward curve. Striped mosaic pattern formed from lengths of at least two alternating 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 # 345.Late 1st century BCE to early 1st century CE
Late 1st century BCE to early 1st century CE
Late 1st century BCE to early 1st century CE
Late 1st century BCE to early 1st century CE
Late 1st century BCE to early 1st century CE
Late 1st century BCE to early 1st century CE
Late 1st century BCE to early 1st century CE
Late 1st century BCE to early 1st century CE
Late 1st century BCE to early 1st century CE
Late 1st century BCE to early 1st century CE
Late 1st century BCE to early 1st century CE
Late 1st century BCE to early 1st century CE
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