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: 1 3/4 in. (4.6 cm); Max W: 1 1/2 in. (3.9 cm)
MediumComposite polychrome mosaic
ClassificationGlass
Credit LinePurchased with funds from the Libbey Endowment, Gift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1980.341
Not on View
DescriptionComposite mosaic pattern formed from polygonal sections of a single cane in a purple ground with opaque white rods surrounding a central opaque red rod outlined in opaque white.
DESCRIPTION Fragment of rim and side of carinated bowl. Almost horizontal rim with flat edge; carinated side, with two shallow convex curves.
TECHNIQUE Assembled from sections of cane and cast; rotary-polished on both surfaces.
Published ReferencesEarly Ancient Glass, Catalog # 462.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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