Fragment of Bowl (Patella)
Fragment of Bowl (Patella)
Place of OriginProbably Italian, most likely found at Rome
DateLate first century BCE to early first century CE
DimensionsMax L: 2 5/16 in. (5.9 cm); Max W: 1 15/16 in. (4.9 cm)
MediumPolychrome composite mosaic glass
ClassificationGlass
Credit LinePurchased with funds from the Libbey Endowment, Gift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1980.407
Not on View
DescriptionComposite mosaic pattern formed from polygonal sections of a single cane in a dark blue ground surrounding a circular cluster of opaque yellow rods set in purple and outlined by an opaque white circle.
DESCRIPTION Fragment of rim and side of carinated bowl. Horizontal rim with almost flat 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 # 466.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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