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 13/16 in. (4.6 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
1980.394
Not on View
DescriptionComposite mosaic pattern formed from polygonal sections of two canes: the first in a purple ground with an opaque white circle surrounding a central opaque yellow spiral; and the second in a blue ground with a cluster of blue wedge-shaped rods outlined i
DESCRIPTION Fragment of rim, side, and bottom of carinated dish. Horizontal rim with rounded edge; carinated side, with two convex curves; flat bottom.
TECHNIQUE Assembled from sections of cane and cast; rotary-polished on both surfaces.
Published ReferencesEarly Ancient Glass, Catalog # 439.
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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