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 in. (5.0 cm); Max W: 1 in. (2.5 cm)
MediumComposite short strip polychrome mosaic
ClassificationGlass
Credit LinePurchased with funds from the Libbey Endowment, Gift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1980.97
Not on View
DescriptionOne cane length consists of parallel opaque yellow and opaque red strips, both backed and flanked by strips of dark blue; the second consists of a wide dark blue strip backed by opaque white. The cane section is in a blue ground with an opaque white cir
DESCRIPTION Fragment of rim and side of broad, shallow bowl. Upright rim with rounded edge; fairly straight side, proceeding diagonally downward. Short-strip mosaic pattern formed from short lengths of two composite canes and rectangular sections of a third cane set randomly or at right angles to one another. TECHNIQUE Assembled from lengths and sections of cane and sagged; applied rim; rotary-polished on both surfaces.
Published ReferencesEarly Ancient Glass Catalog # 369.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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