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: 3 1/8 in. (8.0 cm); Max W: 1 3/4 in. (4.3 cm)
MediumPolychrome composite mosaic
ClassificationGlass
Credit LinePurchased with funds from the Libbey Endowment, Gift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1980.375
Not on View
DescriptionComposite mosaic pattern formed from polygonal sections of two canes: the first in a purple ground outlined in opaque grayish-white, with opaque white rods surrounding a central opaque white rod outlined with opaque red; the second in a blue-green ground
DESCRIPTION Fragment of rim, side, bottom, and base ring of carinated dish. Horizontal rim with rounded edge; 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 # 446.Exhibition HistoryThe University Museum, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA. 1995.
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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