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: 2 3/4 in. (7.0 cm); Max W: 1 5/8 in. (4.3 cm); Original diam: 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm)
MediumReticulate glass
ClassificationGlass
Credit LinePurchased with funds from the Libbey Endowment, Gift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1980.68
Not on View
DescriptionNetwork mosaic pattern formed from parallel lengths of colorless canes, each wound spirally with two opaque white threads in reverse directions.
DESCRIPTION Fragment of side and bottom of broad hemispherical bowl. Fairly straight side proceeding diagonally downward; slightly concave bottom.
TECHNIQUE Assembled from lengths of cane and sagged; rotary-polished on both surfaces.
Published ReferencesEarly Ancient Glass Catalog # 405.Late first century BCE to early first century CE
Late first century BCE to early first century A.D
Late first century BCE to early first century CE
Late first century BCE to early first century CE
1st century BCE - 1st 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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