Fragment of Bowl (Patella)
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: 1 1/2 in. (3.7 cm); Max W: 1 1/8 in. (2.6 cm)
MediumComposite polychrome mosaic
ClassificationGlass
Credit LinePurchased with funds from the Libbey Endowment, Gift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1980.252
Not on View
DescriptionComposite mosaic pattern formed from polygonal sections of a single cane in an opaque reddish-tan ground with a purple circle surrounding a circular cluster of opaque white rods, each outlined in purple, around a central blue-green rod outlined in opaque
DESCRIPTION Fragment of rim and side of carinated bowl. Short, outsplayed rim with rounded edge; carinated side, with two convex curves. On the interior, a horizontal groove cut just below the edge of the rim.
TECHNIQUE Assembled from sections of cane and cast; rotary-polished on both surfaces; cut on the interior.
Published ReferencesEarly Ancient Glass, Catalog # 464.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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