Fragment of Bowl (Patella)
Fragment of Bowl (Patella)
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. (7.0 cm); Max W: 1 7/8 in. (4.8 cm)
MediumPolychrome composite mosaic
ClassificationGlass
Credit LinePurchased with funds from the Libbey Endowment, Gift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1980.282
Not on View
DescriptionComposite mosaic pattern formed from polygonal sections of three canes: the first in a purple ground with an opaque white circle surrounding a central opaque white rod; the second in a purple ground with an opaque white circle surrounding a central opaque
DESCRIPTION Fragment of rim and side of carinated bowl. Horizontal 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 # 458.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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