Fragment of Bowl
Fragment of Bowl
Place of OriginProbably Italian, most likely found at Rome
DateLate first century BCE to early first century CE
DimensionsMax L: 1 3/4 in. (4.5 cm); Max W: 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm)
MediumPolychrome composite mosaic glass
ClassificationGlass
Credit LinePurchased with funds from the Libbey Endowment, Gift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1980.399
Not on View
DescriptionComposite mosaic pattern formed from polygonal sections of a single cane in an almost opaque bluish-gray ground with a circular cluster of opaque white rods set in purple, surrounding a central opaque red rod outlined in opaque white.
DESCRIPTION Fragment of rim and side of carinated bowl. Almost horizontal 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 # 477.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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