Fragment of Bowl
Fragment of Bowl
Place of OriginRoman Empire, probably Egypt, likely found at Rome
DateLate 1st century BCE to early 1st century CE
DimensionsMax L: 2 1/2 in. (6.3 cm); Max W: 1 1/4 in. (3.0 cm)
MediumFused polychrome mosaic and striped glass
ClassificationGlass
Credit LinePurchased with funds from the Libbey Endowment, Gift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1980.166
Not on View
DescriptionComposite mosaic pattern formed from large squarish sections of a single cane. Each section consists of a length of blue outlined in opaque white and flanked by strips of purple, surrounding a central cluster of at least six tiny circular cane sections i
DESCRIPTION Fragment of rim and side of broad, shallow bowl. Upright rim with rounded edge; convex curving side.
TECHNIQUE Assembled from sections of cane and cast; rotary-polished on both surfaces.
Published ReferencesEarly Ancient Glass Catalog # 542.Late 1st century BCE to early 1st century CE
Late 1st century BCE to early 1st century CE
Early to mid-1st century CE
Probably 1st century BCE, possibly later
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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