Fragment of a Bowl
Fragment of a Bowl
Place of OriginAncient Rome, probably Italy, most likely found at Rome
DateLate first century BCE to early first century CE
DimensionsMax L: 1 5/8 in. (4.2 cm); Max W: 1 3/16 in. (3.0 cm)
MediumPolychrome striped mosaic (ribbon)
ClassificationGlass
Credit LinePurchased with funds from the Libbey Endowment, Gift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1980.142
Not on View
DescriptionThe pattern, in the following order, top to bottom, consists of a composite cane with a central length of blue encasing opaque white and flanked by lengths of blue encasing opaque yellow (appearing green); and a composite cane with a central length of bl
DESCRIPTION Fragment of rim and side of hemispherical bowl. Vertical rim with rounded edge; almost vertical side with a down-ward curve. 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 # 351.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
1st century BCE - 4th century CE
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