Fragment of Bowl
Fragment of Bowl
Place of OriginRoman Empire, Italy, most likely found at Rome
DateLate 1st century BCE to early 1st century CE
DimensionsMax L: 2 in. (5.0 cm); Max W: 1 5/8 in. (4.2 cm)
MediumPolychrome composite mosaic
ClassificationGlass
Credit LinePurchased with funds from the Libbey Endowment, Gift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1980.273
Not on View
DescriptionComposite mosaic pattern formed from polygonal sections of two canes: the first in a purple ground with an opaque white circle surrounding a central opaque white rod outlined in green and opaque yellow; the second in a blue-green ground surrounding blue-
DESCRIPTION Fragment of rim and side of carinated bowl. Short, outsplayed rim with rounded, downturned 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 # 495.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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