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Fragment of Bowl
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Fragment of Bowl

Place of OriginProbably Italian, most likely found at Rome
DateLate first century BCE to early first century CE
DimensionsMax L: 2 in. (5.0 cm); Max W: 1 5/8 in. (3.8 cm)
MediumPolychrome composite mosaic
ClassificationGlass
Credit LinePurchased with funds from the Libbey Endowment, Gift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1980.431
Not on View
DescriptionComposite mosaic pattern formed from polygonal sections of two canes and short rectangular lengths of a third: the first in a purple ground with opaque white rods surrounding a blue center outlined in opaque white, with a central opaque white rod; the sec DESCRIPTION Fragment of rim and side of broad, shallow bowl. Upright rim with rounded edge; fairly straight side proceeding diagonally downward, then curving inward toward the bottom. TECHNIQUE Assembled from sections and lengths of cane and sagged; applied rim; rotary-polished on both surfaces.
Published ReferencesEarly Ancient Glass, Catalog # 407.
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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