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 7/8 in. (4.8 cm); Max W: 1 1/8 in. (3.0 cm)
MediumPolychrome composite short-strip mosaic
ClassificationGlass
Credit LinePurchased with funds from the Libbey Endowment, Gift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1980.207
Not on View
DescriptionOne cane length consists of a central strip of opaque red outlined in opaque white and flanked by strips of dark blue; the second consists of a central strip of opaque yellow outlined in opaque white and flanked by strips of green. One cane section is in
DESCRIPTION Fragment of rim and side of broad, shallow bowl. Vertical rim with rounded edge; convex curving side. Short-strip mosaic pattern formed from short rectangular lengths of two com-posite canes and rectangular sections of two additional compos-ite 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 # 372.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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