Fragment of Dish
Fragment of Dish
Place of OriginProbably Italy, most likely found in Rome
DateLate 1st century BCE to early 1st century CE
DimensionsMax L: 1 3/8 in. (3.4 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
1980.393
Not on View
DescriptionComposite mosaic pattern formed from polygonal sections of a single cane in a purple ground outlined in opaque yellow, each with a central cluster of opaque yellow rods (appearing green) outlined in dark blue.
DESCRIPTION Fragment of rim, side, and bottom of large cari-nated dish. Horizontal rim with thick, rounded edge; carinated side, with two convex curves; vestiges of a flat bottom. On the interior, a narrow horizontal groove cut just below the rim.
TECHNIQUE Assembled from sections of cane and cast; rotary-polished on both surfaces; cut on the interior.
Published ReferencesEarly Ancient Glass, Catalog # 431.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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