Fragment of Bowl
Fragment of Bowl
Place of OriginProbably Italian, most likely found at Rome
DateLate first century BCE to early first century CE
DimensionsMax L: 2 1/2 in. (6.0 cm); Max W: 2 in. (5.0 cm)
MediumPolychrome composite mosaic
ClassificationGlass
Credit LinePurchased with funds from the Libbey Endowment, Gift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1980.346
Not on View
DescriptionComposite mosaic pattern formed from polygonal sections of a single cane in a purple ground with multiple opaque white rods surrounding an opaque red circle outlined in opaque white around a central opaque white rod.
DESCRIPTION Fragment of rim and side of large carinated bowl. Horizontal rim with rounded edge; carinated side, with two shal-low convex curves, one fairly short, the other deep. On the interior, a narrow horizontal ridge cut at the top of the rim, with two horizontal grooves: one below the rim, the second at the junction of the two convex curves. On the exterior, three narrow horizontal grooves: one at the junction of the rim and side, and two in a band above and below the junction of the two convex curves.
TECHNIQUE Assembled from sections of cane and cast; rotary-polished and cut on both surfaces.
Published ReferencesEarly Ancient Glass, Catalog # 450.Late first century BCE to early first century CE
Late first century BCE to early first century CE
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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