Fragment of dish
Fragment of dish
Place of OriginProbably Italian, most likely found at Rome
DateLate first century BCE to early first century CE
DimensionsMax L: 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm); Max W: 1 1/8 in. (2.8 cm)
MediumPolychrome composite mosaic
ClassificationGlass
Credit LinePurchased with funds from the Libbey Endowment, Gift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1980.367
Not on View
DescriptionComposite mosaic pattern formed from polygonal sections of a single cane in an almost opaque yellowish-green ground with opaque yellow rods outlined in purple surrounding a central opaque white rod outlined in opaque red.
DESCRIPTION Fragment of rim, side, and bottom of carinated dish. Horizontal rim with rounded edge; carinated side, with two convex curves; flat bottom. On the interior, a 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 # 440.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
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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