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: 7/8 in. (2.3 cm)
MediumPolychrome composite mosaic
ClassificationGlass
Credit LinePurchased with funds from the Libbey Endowment, Gift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1980.235
Not on View
DescriptionComposite mosaic pattern formed from polygonal sections of a single cane in an almost opaque reddish-tan ground outlined in opaque white, with opaque white rods and a central opaque white rod outlined in opaque yellow and opaque red.
DESCRIPTION Fragment of rim and side of carinated bowl. Short, outsplayed rim with rounded edge; carinated side, with two very shallow convex curves.
TECHNIQUE Assembled from sections of cane and cast; rotary-polished on both surfaces.
Published ReferencesEarly Ancient Glass, Catalog # 465.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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