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 5/8 in. (4.2 cm); Max W: 1 1/4 in. (3.0 cm)
MediumComposite short strip polychrome mosaic
ClassificationGlass
Credit LinePurchased with funds from the Libbey Endowment, Gift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1980.89
Not on View
DescriptionOne cane length consists of a central strip of opaque white flanked by purple; the second consists of a central strip of opaque white flanked by dark blue; a third consists of curving strips of opaque yellow bordered on the right by purple streaked with
DESCRIPTION Fragment of rim and side of hemispherical bowl. Upright rim with uneven, rounded edge; convex curving side. Short-strip mosaic pattern formed from short rectangular lengths of at least four composite canes and rectangular sections of a fifth 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 # 381.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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