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 3/4 in. (4.5 cm); Max W: 1 1/2 in. (3.7 cm)
MediumPolychrome composite short strip mosaic
ClassificationGlass
Credit LinePurchased with funds from the Libbey Endowment, Gift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1980.90
Not on View
DescriptionThe cane length consists of strips of opaque red and opaque yellow flanked and backed by blue, with occasional streaks of opaque white (some lengths appear green owing to the lamination of blue and opaque yellow). A blue net-work cane wound spirally wit
DESCRIPTION Four joining fragments of rim and side of hemispherical bowl. Slightly outsplayed rim with uneven, rounded edge; convex curving side. Short-strip mosaic pattern formed from short rectangular lengths of a single composite cane 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 # 375.Exhibition HistoryThe Passion and the Apocalypse: Albrecht Dürer's Renaissance, Oct 1,04 - Jan 2,05Late 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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