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: 1 11/16 in. (4.1 cm); Max W: 1 1/2 in. (3.7 cm)
MediumComposite polychrome short strip mosaic
ClassificationGlass
Credit LinePurchased with funds from the Libbey Endowment, Gift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1980.92
Not on View
DescriptionThe rectangular cane lengths consist of a central strip of opaque yellow flanked by strips of green; the square lengths consist of strips of blue and opaque red backed by colorless. A blue network cane wound spirally with an opaque white thread is attach
DESCRIPTION Fragment of rim and side of broad, shallow bowl. Upright rim with rounded edge; fairly straight side curving inward near the bottom. Short-strip mosaic pattern formed from short rectangular lengths and squarish lengths of two composite canes set randomly or at right angles to one another.
TECHNIQUE Assembled from lengths of cane and sagged; applied rim; rotary-polished on both surfaces.
Published ReferencesEarly Ancient Glass Catalog # 371.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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