Patella
Patella
Place of OriginAncient Rome, probably Italy, most likely found at Rome
DateLate first century BCE to early first century CE
DimensionsMax L: 2 5/8 in. (6.1 cm); Max W: 2 1/4 in. (5.6 cm); Original diam: 5 3/4 in. (14.6 cm)
MediumPolychrome composite mosaic
ClassificationGlass
Credit LinePurchased with funds from the Libbey Endowment, Gift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1980.218
Not on View
DescriptionComposite mosaic pattern formed from polygonal sections of three canes: the first in a dark green ground with opaque white rods surrounding a central opaque yellow rod; the second in a dark green ground with opaque yellow rods surrounding a central opaque
DESCRIPTION Fragment of rim and side of carinated bowl. Short, 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 # 481.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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