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 Diam: 2 in. (5.1 cm)
MediumComposite of mosaic glass
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1980.953
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DescriptionComposite mosaic pattern formed from polygonal sections of a single cane in a semitranslucent yellowish-green ground with a circular chain of opaque white rods outlined in opaque white surrounding a central opaque white rod outlined in opaque red. Base
DESCRIPTION Fragment of side, bottom, and base ring, probably from carinated bowl. Convex curving side; upperside of bottom slightly concave; underside slightly convex; outsplayed base ring with rounded edge.
TECHNIQUE Assembled from sections of cane and cast; rotary-polished on both surfaces; applied base ring; two vertical seam marks 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 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
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