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: 9 in. (22.8 cm); Max L: 2 1/2 in. (6.2 cm); Max W: 1 13/16 in. (4.4 cm)
MediumPolychrome composite mosaic glass
ClassificationGlass
Credit LinePurchased with funds from the Libbey Endowment, Gift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1980.525
Not on View
DescriptionComposite mosaic pattern formed from polygonal sections of a single cane in a green ground with numerous opaque yellow rods around a central opaque red rod outlined in opaque white.
DESCRIPTION Fragment of rim and side of deep bowl. Outsplayed rim with rounded edge; almost vertical side, proceeding diagonally downward.
TECHNIQUE Assembled from sections of cane and cast; rotary-polished on both surfaces.
Published ReferencesEarly Ancient Glass, 1989, Catalog # 533.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
1st century BCE to early 1st century CE
Late 1st century BCE to early 1st century CE
1st century BCE to early 1st century CE
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