Fragment of Bowl
Fragment of Bowl
Place of OriginAncient Rome, Italy or Eastern Mediterranean
DateLate first century BCE to early first century CE
DimensionsMax L: 2 7/8 in. (7.4 cm); Max W: 1 1/8 in. (3.0 cm)
MediumPolychrome composite short-strip mosaic
ClassificationGlass
Credit LinePurchased with funds from the Libbey Endowment, Gift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1980.198
Not on View
DescriptionOne cane length consists of a central strip of dark blue flanked by opaque yellow strips; the second consists of parallel contiguous strips of blue, opaque red, and opaque yellow; the third consists of a central strip of light blue flanked by opaque whit
DESCRIPTION Fragment of rim and side of broad, shallow bowl. Upright rim with thick, rounded edge; shallow, convex curving side. Short-strip or similar mosaic pattern formed from short rec-tangular lengths and polygonal sections of at least six composite canes set randomly.
TECHNIQUE Assembled from lengths and sections of cane and sagged; rotary-polished on both surfaces.
Published ReferencesEarly Ancient Glass, Catalog # 387.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
Early to mid-first century CE
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