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
DimensionsOriginal diam: 5 3/4 in. (14.6 cm)
MediumComposite polychrome mosaic
ClassificationGlass
Credit LinePurchased with funds from the Libbey Endowment, Gift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1980.315
Not on View
DescriptionComposite mosaic pattern formed from polygonal sections of two canes: the first in a purple ground outlined in opaque yellow, surrounding a circular cluster of opaque white rods set in purple, the entire cluster outlined by an opaque white circle; the sec
DESCRIPTION Two joining fragments of rim and side of carinated bowl. Broad, thin, 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 # 473.Exhibition HistoryThe University Museum, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA. 1995.
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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