Fragment of Bowl
Fragment of Bowl
Place of OriginProbably Italy, most likely found in Rome
DateLate first century BCE to early first century CE
DimensionsMax L: 3 1/8 in. (8.0 cm); Max W: 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm); Original diam: 6 3/4 in. (17.1 cm)
MediumPolychrome composite mosaic glass
ClassificationGlass
Credit LinePurchased with funds from the Libbey Endowment, Gift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1980.539
Not on View
DescriptionComposite mosaic pattern formed from polygonal sections of three canes: the first in a purple ground with numerous white rods; the second in a blue ground with a central opaque white spiral; and the third in a blue-green ground with a central opaque yello
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.
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Published ReferencesEarly Ancient Glass, 1989, Catalog # 548.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
1st century BCE - 4th 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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