Fragment of Bowl
Fragment of Bowl
Place of OriginProbably Italian, most likely found at Rome
DateLate first century BCE to early first century CE
DimensionsMax L: 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm); Max W: 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm)
MediumComposite mosaic glass
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1980.967
Not on View
DescriptionComposite mosaic pattern formed from polygonal sections of a single cane in a purple ground with numerous opaque white rods surrounding a central opaque yellow rod outlined in opaque red. Base ring in a purple ground streaked with opaque white, opaque re
DESCRIPTION Fragment of side, bottom, and base ring of carinated bowl. Carinated side with two convex curves; upperside of bottom concave; underside convex; low, outsplayed base ring, with rounded edge.
TECHNIQUE Assembled from sections of cane and cast; rotary-polished on both surfaces; base ring cast as part of the vessel.
Late first century BCE to early first century CE
Late first century BCE to early first century CE
Late 1st century BCE to early 1st 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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