Fragment of bowl
Fragment of bowl
Place of OriginRoman Empire, Italy, most likely found at Rome
DateLate 1st century BCE to early 1st century CE
DimensionsMax L: 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm); Max W: 1 7/8 in. (4.5 cm); Diam. of original: 6 1/4 in. (15.9 cm)
MediumReticulate glass
ClassificationGlass
Credit LinePurchased with funds from the Libbey Endowment, Gift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1980.58
Not on View
DescriptionNetwork mosaic pattern formed from parallel lengths of colorless canes, each wound spirally with two opaque yellow threads in reverse directions. A blue network cane wound spirally with an opaque white thread is attached as a rim.
DESCRIPTION Fragment of rim and side of broad, shallow bowl. Vertical rim with rounded edge; convex curving side.
TECHNIQUE Assembled from lengths ofcane and sagged; applied rim; rotary-polished on both surfaces.
Published ReferencesEarly Ancient Glass Catalog # 399.1st century BCE - 1st century CE
Late 1st century BCE to early 1st century A.D
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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