Fragment of Plate
Fragment of Plate
Place of OriginAncient Rome, Italy or Egypt, most likely found in Rome
DateLate first century BCE to early first century CE
DimensionsMax L: 2 1/2 in. (6.3 cm); Max W: 2 3/16 in. (5.3 cm)
MediumPolychrome composite mosaic glass
ClassificationGlass
Credit LinePurchased with funds from the Libbey Endowment, Gift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1980.452
Not on View
DescriptionComposite mosaic pattern formed from polygonal sections of a single cane in a purple ground with opaque white rods surrounding a cluster of green rods, each outlined in opaque yellow, with an opaque red rod at the center.
DESCRIPTION Fragment of rim and side of large plate. Broad, un-even, horizontal rim with an almost pointed edge (probably ow-ing to modern polishing); straight side, proceeding diagonally downward.
TECHNIQUE Assembled from sections of cane and cast; rotary-polished on both surfaces.
Published ReferencesEarly Ancient Glass, Catalog # 526.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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