Fragment of Bowl
Fragment of Bowl
Place of OriginProbably Italian, most likely found at Rome
DateLate first century BCE to early first century CE
DimensionsMax L: 4 5/8 in. (11.9 cm); Max W: 1 7/8 in. (4.7 cm); Original diam: 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm)
MediumPolychrome composite mosaic glass
ClassificationGlass
Credit LinePurchased with funds from the Libbey Endowment, Gift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1980.484
Not on View
DescriptionComposite mosaic pattern formed from polygonal sections of a single cane in a green ground with numerous opaque yellow rods surrounding a central opaque white rod; in some in-stances the cane sections are laid on their sides rather than on end.
DESCRIPTION Fragment of rim and side of deep bowl. Horizontal rim with rounded edge; fairly straight side, with a slight downward curve. On the interior, two narrow horizontal grooves cut in a band on the upperside of the rim. On the exterior, a narrow horizontal groove cut below the junction of the rim and side.
TECHNIQUE Assembled from sections of cane and cast; rotary-polished and cut on both surfaces.
Published ReferencesEarly Ancient Glass, Catalog # 534.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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