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Fragment of Bowl (Patella)
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Fragment of Bowl (Patella)

Place of OriginAncient Rome, probably Italy, most likely found at Rome
DateLate first century BCE to early first 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 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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