Fragment of Bowl
Fragment of Bowl
Place of OriginProbably Italy, most likely found in Rome
DateLate first century BCE to early first century CE
DimensionsMax L: 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm); Max W: 1 1/8 in. (2.8 cm)
MediumPolychrome composite mosaic glass
ClassificationGlass
Credit LinePurchased with funds from the Libbey Endowment, Gift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1980.408
Not on View
DescriptionComposite mosaic pattern formed from polygonal sections of a single cane in an opaque light blue ground with an opaque white circle surrounding a center of alternating opaque white and green rods, each outlined in purple, around a central opaque yellow r
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 # 497.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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