Fragment of Bowl
Fragment of Bowl
Place of OriginAncient Rome, probably Italy, most likely found at Rome
DateLate first century BCE to early first century CE
DimensionsMax L: 1 1/2 in. (3.9 cm); Max W: 1 3/8 in. (3.6 cm)
MediumBichrome composite mosaic
ClassificationGlass
Credit LinePurchased with funds from the Libbey Endowment, Gift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1980.340
Not on View
DescriptionComposite mosaic pattern formed from polygonal sections of a single cane in a purple ground with numerous opaque white rods.
DESCRIPTION Fragment of rim and side of large carinated bowl. Vertical, offset rim with flat edge (possibly polished flat in modern times); carinated side, with two convex curves, joined at a rounded junction. On the interior, a narrow horizontal groove cutjust below the edge of the rim. On the exterior, a narrow horizontal groove below the rim and a horizontal ridge flanked by narrow grooves cut at the junction of the rim and side.
TECHNIQUE Assembled from sections of cane and cast; rotary-polished and cut on both surfaces.
Published ReferencesEarly Ancient Glass, Catalog # 451.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
Early to mid-first century CE
Probably 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 mid-first century CE
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