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: 2 1/8 in. (5.2 cm); Max W: 1 7/8 in. (4.8 cm)
MediumPolychrome composite mosaic glass
ClassificationGlass
Credit LinePurchased with funds from the Libbey Endowment, Gift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1980.534
Not on View
DescriptionComposite mosaic pattern formed from polygonal sections of six canes: the first in a purple ground with a central opaque white circle; the second in a purple ground with numerous opaque yellow rods; the third in a purple ground outlined in opaque white, w
DESCRIPTION Fragment of rim and side of broad, shallow bowl. Upright rim with rounded edge; convex curving side. On the exterior, three narrow horizontal grooves cut in a band around the lower part of the body.
TECHNIQUE Assembled from sections of cane and cast; rotary-polished on both surfaces; cut on the exterior.
Published ReferencesEarly Ancient Glass, 1989, Catalog # 545.Exhibition HistoryThe University Museum, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA. 1995.
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
probably second century BCE
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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