Fragment of Dish
Fragment of Dish
Place of OriginAncient Rome, proably Italy, most likely found at Rome
DateLate first century BCE to early first century CE
Dimensions1 7/8 x 3 in.
Mediumglass
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1923.1431
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DescriptionComposite mosaic pattern formed from polygonal sections of two canes: the first in a purple ground outlined in opaque white with multiple opaque yellow rods and a few flecks of green; the second in a blue ground outlined in opaque white, with a cluster o
DESCRIPTION Two joining fragments of bottom and base ring, probably of carinated dish. Flat bottom; low, rounded base ring.
TECHNIQUE Assembled from sections of cane and cast; rotary-polished on both surfaces; applied base ring.
Fragment of millefiori glass. Conventionalized rosaces of yellow on background of manganese and yellow, veined with white opaque glass.
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
Third to first century BCE
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