Fragment of Dish
Fragment of Dish
Place of OriginAncient Rome, probably Italy, most likely found at Rome
DateLate first century BCE to early first century CE
DimensionsMax L: 2 in. (5.0 cm); Max W: 1 in. (2.5 cm)
MediumComposite polychrome mosaic
ClassificationGlass
Credit LinePurchased with funds from the Libbey Endowment, Gift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1980.246
Not on View
DescriptionComposite mosaic pattern formed from polygonal sections of a single cane in a purple ground outlined in opaque white, with multiple opaque yellow rods at the center.
DESCRIPTION Fragment of rim and side of carinated dish. Short, horizontal rim with rounded edge; carinated side, with one convex curve and vestiges of a second.
TECHNIQUE Assembled from sections of cane and cast; rotary-polished on both surfaces.
Published ReferencesEarly Ancient Glass, Catalog # 441.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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