Fragment of Bowl
Fragment of Bowl
Place of OriginProbably Italy, most likely found in Rome
DateLate 1st century BCE to early 1st century CE
DimensionsL: 1 7/8 in. (4.8 cm); W: 1 7/8 in. (4.8 cm); Original diam: 8 1/4 in. (21 cm)
MediumPolychrome composite mosaic glass
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1980.555
Not on View
DescriptionComposite mosaic pattern formed from polygonal sections of two canes: the first in a purple ground with an opaque white circle around a central opaque white rod; the second in a blue ground with an opaque white circle around a central opaque white rod.
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.
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
1st century BCE - 4th 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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