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 3/8 in. (6.0 cm); Max W: 1 3/16 in. (2.9 cm)
MediumPolychrome composite mosaic glass
ClassificationGlass
Credit LinePurchased with funds from the Libbey Endowment, Gift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1980.412
Not on View
DescriptionComposite mosaic pattern formed from polygonal sections of two canes: the first in a purple ground with a cluster of blue canes, each outlined in opaque white, surrounding a central opaque yellow spiral; the second in a purple ground with a cluster of pu
DESCRIPTION Fragment of rim and side of large bowl. Vertical, offset rim with rounded edge; vestiges of an almost vertical, straight side with a slight downward curve.
TECHNIQUE Assembled from sections of cane and cast; rotary-polished on both surfaces.
Published ReferencesEarly Ancient Glass, Catalog # 452.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
Late first century BCE to early first century CE
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