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
DimensionsOriginal diam: 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm)
MediumComposite polychrome mosaic
ClassificationGlass
Credit LinePurchased with funds from the Libbey Endowment, Gift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1980.258
Not on View
DescriptionComposite mosaic pattern formed from polygonal sections of four canes: the first in a purple ground outlined in opaque white with multiple opaque white rods; the second in a purple ground outlined in opaque white surrounding a central circular cluster of
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 # 506.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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