Fragment of Dish
Fragment of Dish
Place of OriginProbably Italian, most likely found at Rome
DateLate first century BCE to early first century CE
DimensionsDiam of original: 6 in. (15.2 cm)
MediumPolychrome composite mosaic glass
ClassificationGlass
Credit LinePurchased with funds from the Libbey Endowment, Gift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1980.396
Not on View
DescriptionComposite mosaic pattern formed from polygonal sections of a single cane in a purple ground with two concentric opaque white circles around a diamond-shaped cluster of nine squarish opaque white rods outlined in opaque yellow and purple.
DESCRIPTION Fragment of side and bottom of carinated dish. Short 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 # 444Late 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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