Fragment of Bowl
Fragment of Bowl
Place of OriginAncient Rome, proably Italy, most likely found at Rome
DateLate first century BCE to early first century CE
DimensionsMax L: 1 1/2 in. (3.7 cm); Max W: 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm)
MediumComposite polychrome mosaic
ClassificationGlass
Credit LinePurchased with funds from the Libbey Endowment, Gift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1980.321
Not on View
DescriptionComposite mosaic pattern formed from polygonal sections of a single cane in a purple ground with an opaque yellow circle surrounding a central opaque white rod outlined in opaque red and purple.
DESCRIPTION Fragment of rim and side of carinated bowl. Short, outsplayed rim with rounded edge; carinated side, with two con-vex curves, the uppermost of which is short but deep.
TECHNIQUE Assembled from sections of cane and cast; rotary-polished on both surfaces.
Published ReferencesEarly Ancient Glass, Catalog # 480.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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