Fragment of Bowl
Fragment of Bowl
Place of OriginProbably Italian, most likely found at Rome
DateLate first century BCE to early first 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 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
first century BCE to early first century CE
Late first century BCE to early first century CE
first century BCE to early first century CE
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