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
DimensionsH: 1 1/4 in. (3.1 cm); original diam: about 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm); Max Thickness: 1/8 in. (0.3 cm); Min Thickness: 1/16 in. (.15 cm)
MediumGlass; assembled from sections of cane and cast; rotary-polished on both surfaces.
ClassificationGlass
Credit LinePurchased with funds from the Libbey Endowment, Gift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1980.298
Not on View
DescriptionComposite mosaic pattern formed from polygonal sections of two canes: the first in a purple ground outlined in opaque white, with opaque white rods surrounding a central opaque yellow rod outlined in opaque red; the second in a blue-green ground with an o
DESCRIPTION Fragment of rim and side of carinated bowl. Horizontal rim with rounded edge; carinated side, with two shallow convex curves.
TECHNIQUE Assembled from sections of cane and cast; rotary-polished on both surfaces.
Published ReferencesEarly Ancient Glass, Catalog # 505.
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
Second to mid-first century BCE
Probably second century BCE
2nd to mid-1st century BCE
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