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Fragment of Bowl (Patella)
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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. (4.5 cm); Max W: 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm)
MediumPolychrome composite mosaic
ClassificationGlass
Credit LinePurchased with funds from the Libbey Endowment, Gift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1980.224
Not on View
DescriptionComposite mosaic pattern formed from polygonal sections of a single cane in a dark green ground with multiple opaque yellow rods. DESCRIPTION Fragment of rim and side of carinated bowl. Short, outsplayed rim with rounded 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 # 472.

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