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: 3 1/2 in. (7.8 cm); Max W: 2 in. (5.0 cm)
MediumPolychrome composite mosaic (marbled) glass
ClassificationGlass
Credit LinePurchased with funds from the Libbey Endowment, Gift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1980.449
Not on View
DescriptionMarbled mosaic pattern formed from polygonal sections of a single cane in a golden-brown ground with opaque yellow streaks. On the exterior, a distinct horizontal depression cut at the junction of the rim and side.
DESCRIPTION Five joining fragments of rim and side of large, shallow plate. Broad outsplayed rim, sloping obliquely inward, with rounded edge; straight, thick-walled side, proceeding obliquely downward.
TECHNIQUE Assembled from sections of cane and cast; rotary-polished on both surfaces; cut on the exterior.
Published ReferencesEarly Ancient Glass, Catalog # 528.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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