Fragment of Bowl
Fragment of Bowl
Place of OriginProbably Italy, most likely found in Rome
DateLate 1st century BCE to early 1st century CE
DimensionsMax L: 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm); Max W: 1 1/4 in. (3.0 cm)
MediumPolychrome composite mosaic glass
ClassificationGlass
Credit LinePurchased with funds from the Libbey Endowment, Gift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1980.437
Not on View
DescriptionComposite mosaic pattern formed from polygonal sections and short rectangular lengths of two canes: the first in a purple ground with opaque white rods surrounding a cluster of six blue rods, each outlined in opaque white, with a central blue rod outlined
DESCRIPTION Fragment of rim and side of hemispherical bowl. Slightly outsplayed rim with rounded edge; convex curving side.
TECHNIQUE Assembled from sections and lengths of cane and sagged; applied rim; rotary-polished on both surfaces.
Published ReferencesEarly Ancient Glass, Catalog # 408.Late 1st century BCE to early 1st century CE
Late 1st century BCE to early 1st century CE
Late 1st century BCE to early 1st century CE
Late 1st century BCE to early 1st century CE
Late 1st century BCE to early 1st century CE
Late 1st century BCE to early 1st century CE
Late 1st century BCE to early 1st century CE
Late 1st century BCE to early 1st century CE
Late 1st century BCE to early 1st century CE
Late 1st century BCE to early 1st century CE
Late 1st century BCE to early 1st century CE
Late 1st century BCE to early 1st century CE
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