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Fragment of Bowl (Patella)
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Fragment of Bowl (Patella)

Place of OriginAncient Rome, probably Italy, most likely found at Rome
DateLate first century BCE to early first 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
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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.

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