Fragment of Bowl
Fragment of Bowl
Place of OriginAncient Rome, probably Italy, most likely found at Rome
Datefirst century BCE to early first century CE
DimensionsMax L: 1 7/8 in. (4.8 cm); Max W: 1 in. (2.5 cm)
MediumPolychrome composite mosaic glass
ClassificationGlass
Credit LinePurchased with funds from the Libbey Endowment, Gift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1980.518
Not on View
DescriptionComposite mosaic pattern formed from polygonal sections of a single cane in a purple ground with numer-ous opaque white lines radiating from a central purple rod outlined in opaque yellow.
DESCRIPTION Fragment of rim and side of deep bowl. Horizontal rim with rounded, downturned edge; straight side, proceeding diagonally downward.
TECHNIQUE Assembled from sections of cane and cast; rotary-polished on both surfaces.
Published ReferencesEarly Ancient Glass, Catalog # 537.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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