Fragment of Bowl
Fragment of Bowl
Place of OriginProbably Italy, most likely found in Rome
DateLate 1st century BCE to early 1st century CE
DimensionsOriginal diam: 3 3/4 in. (4.5 cm); Max L: 2 3/8 in. (6.0 cm); Max W: 1 3/8 in. (3.3 cm)
MediumPolychrome composite mosaic glass
ClassificationGlass
Credit LinePurchased with funds from the Libbey Endowment, Gift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1980.521
Not on View
DescriptionMarbled mosaic pattern formed from polygonal sections of two canes: the first in a purple ground with opaque white rods; the second in a blue ground with opaque white rods.
DESCRIPTION Fragment of rim and side of deep bowl. Almost horizontal rim with rounded edge; almost vertical, straight side.
TECHNIQUE Assembled from sections of cane and cast; rotary-polished on both surfaces.
Published ReferencesEarly Ancient Glass, Catalog # 531.Late 1st century BCE to early 1st century CE
Late 1st century BCE to early 1st century CE
Late 1st century BCE to early 1st century CE
Late 1st century BCE to early 1st century CE
Late 1st century BCE to early 1st century CE
Late 1st century BCE to early 1st century CE
Late 1st century BCE to early 1st century CE
Late 1st century BCE to early 1st century CE
Late 1st century BCE to early 1st century CE
Late 1st century BCE to early 1st century CE
Late 1st century BCE to early 1st century CE
Late 1st century BCE to early 1st century CE
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