Fragment of Bowl
Fragment of Bowl
Place of OriginAncient Rome, proably Italy, most likely found at Rome
DateLate first century BCE to early first century CE
DimensionsMax L: 1 1/2 in. (3.7 cm); Max W: 1 3/8 in. (3.4 cm)
MediumComposite polychrome short strip mosaic
ClassificationGlass
Credit LinePurchased with funds from the Libbey Endowment, Gift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1980.91
Not on View
DescriptionOne cane length consists of a 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. The cane section is in a blue
DESCRIPTION Fragment of rim and side of hemispherical bowl. Slightly outsplayed rim with rounded edge; almost vertical side, bulging slightly outward at the middle, then curving inward near the bottom. Short-strip mosaic pattern formed from short rectangular lengths of two composite canes and rectangular sections of a third composite 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 #374.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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