Fragment of Bowl
Fragment of Bowl
Place of OriginAncient Rome, probably Italy, most likely found at Rome
DateLate first century BCE to early first century CE
DimensionsMax L: 1 5/8 in. (4.3 cm); Max W: 1 1/8 in. (2.7 cm)
MediumPolychrome composite mosaic
ClassificationGlass
Credit LinePurchased with funds from the Libbey Endowment, Gift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1980.232
Not on View
DescriptionComposite mosaic pattern formed from polygonal sections of a single cane in a purple ground with concentric circles of opaque white, opaque red, green, and opaque red around a central opaque white rod.
DESCRIPTION Fragment of rim and side of carinated bowl. Short, horizontal rim with rounded 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 # 502.Exhibition HistoryThe University Museum, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA. 1995.
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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