Fragment of bowl
Fragment of bowl
Place of OriginRoman Empire, Italy, most likely found at Rome
DateLate 1st century BCE to early 1st century CE
DimensionsMax L: 2 3/4 in. (6.7 cm); Max W: 1 1/2 in. (3.7 cm)
MediumPolychrome composite mosaic
ClassificationGlass
Credit LinePurchased with funds from the Libbey Endowment, Gift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1980.228
Not on View
DescriptionComposite mosaic pattern formed from polygonal sections of five canes: the first in a purple ground with an opaque yellow circle surrounding a central opaque white rod; the second in a purple ground with multiple opaque yellow rods surrounding a central o
DESCRIPTION Fragment of rim and side of large carinated bowl. Vertical, offset rim with rounded edge; 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 # 453.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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