Fragment of bowl (Patella)
Fragment of bowl (Patella)
Place of OriginProbably Italian, most likely found at Rome
DateLate first century BCE to early first century CE
DimensionsOriginal diam: 6 in. (15.2 cm)
MediumPolychrome composite mosaic glass
ClassificationGlass
Credit LinePurchased with funds from the Libbey Endowment, Gift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1980.389
Not on View
DescriptionComposite mosaic pattern formed from polygonal sections of three canes: the first in a purple ground with opaque white rods surrounding a central opaque white rod; the second in a blue ground with an opaque yellow spiral (appearing green) surrounding a ce
DESCRIPTION Fragment of rim and side of carinated bowl. Outsplayed rim with rounded edge; carinated side, with two convex curves.
TECHNIQUE Assembled from sections of cane and cast; rotary-polished on both surfaces,
Published ReferencesEarly Ancient Glass, Catalog # 456.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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