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 1/8 in. (5.2 cm); Max W: 1 1/2 in. (4.0 cm)
MediumComposite polychrome short-strip mosaic
ClassificationGlass
Credit LinePurchased with funds from the Libbey Endowment, Gift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1980.101
Not on View
DescriptionOne cane length consists of parallel strips of opaque yellow and opaque red flanked and backed by blue; the second consists of opaque white strips backed by colorless. A colorless network cane wound spirally with two opaque yellow threads in reverse dire
DESCRIPTION Fragment of rim and side of hemispherical bowl. Upright rim with rounded edge; fairly straight, vertical side with a slight downward curve. Short-strip mosaic pattern formed from short rectangular 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; stress marks on the interior.
Published ReferencesEarly Ancient Glass Catalog # 376.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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