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 5/16 in. (3.5 cm); Max W: 13/16 in. (2.2 cm)
MediumComposite polychrome short-strip mosaic
ClassificationGlass
Credit LinePurchased with funds from the Libbey Endowment, Gift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1980.100
Not on View
DescriptionOne cane length consists of a strip of opaque white backed by colorless; a second consists of a strip of opaque yellow backed by colorless; a third consists of a central strip of opaque red outlined in opaque white and flanked by strips of blue; and the f
DESCRIPTION Fragment of rim and side of hemispherical bowl. Vertical rim with rounded edge; fairly straight, vertical side with a slight downward curve. Short-strip mosaic pattern formed from short rectangular lengths of four or more 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 # 378.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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