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 3/4 in. (4.3 cm); Max W: 1 9/10 in. (3.8 cm)
MediumComposite polychrome mosaic
ClassificationGlass
Credit LinePurchased with funds from the Libbey Endowment, Gift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1980.319
Not on View
DescriptionComposite mosaic pattern formed from polygonal sections of a single cane in a purple ground with two concentric circular rows of green rods, each outlined in opaque yellow, surrounding a central opaque white rod outlined in purple.
DESCRIPTION Fragment of rim and side of large carinated bowl. Almost vertical, offset rim with rounded, out-turned edge; straight, vertical side, with a slight downward curve. On the exterior, three narrow horizontal grooves: one just below the edge of the rim, the second flanked by two ridges cut at the junction of the rim and side, and the third farther down on the body.
TECHNIQUE Assembled from sections of cane and cast; rotary-polished on both surfaces; cut on the exterior.
Published ReferencesEarly Ancient Glass, Catalog # 454.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
Membership
Become a TMA member today
Support TMA
Help support the TMA mission