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: 2 3/4 in. (6.8 cm); Max W: 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm)
MediumPolychrome composite mosaic glass
ClassificationGlass
Credit LinePurchased with funds from the Libbey Endowment, Gift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1980.379
Not on View
DescriptionComposite mosaic pattern formed from polygonal sections of three canes: the first in a purple ground with opaque white rods surrounding a central opaque red rod outlined in opaque white; the second in a purple ground with an opaque white circle surroundin
DESCRIPTION Fragment of side, bottom, and base ring of carinated dish. Carinated side, with two convex curves; flat bottom; low, rounded base ring.
TECHNIQUE Assembled from sections of cane and cast; rotary-polished on both surfaces; applied base ring.
Published ReferencesEarly Ancient Glass, Catalog # 437.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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