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: 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm); Max W: 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm)
MediumComposite mosaic glass
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1980.961
Not on View
DescriptionComposite mosaic pattern formed from polygonal sections of two canes: the first in a pur-ple ground surrounding a central cluster of blue-green rods, each outlined in opaque yellow; the second in a purple ground with opaque white rods around a central opa
DESCRIPTION Fragment of side, bottom, and base ring, probably from carinated bowl. Convex curving side; flat bottom; tall, outsplayed base ring with rounded edge.
TECHNIQUE Assembled from sections of cane and cast; rotary-polished on both surfaces; applied base ring; a vertical seam mark visible on the base ring.
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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