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 3/4 in. (6.5 cm); Max W: 1 1/4 in. (3.0 cm); Original diam: 5 1/2 in. (14 cm)
MediumPolychrome composite mosaic (marbled) glass
ClassificationGlass
Credit LinePurchased with funds from the Libbey Endowment, Gift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1980.454
Not on View
DescriptionMarbled mosaic pattern formed from polygonal sections of a single cane in a purple ground with opaque yellow streaks.
DESCRIPTION Fragment of rim and side of broad, shallow bowl. Almost vertical 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 # 558.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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