Fragment of Bowl
Fragment of Bowl
Place of OriginAncient Rome, Eastern Mediterranean, most likely Rome
DateLate first century BCE to early first century CE
DimensionsMax L: 1 1/2 in. (3.7 cm); Max W: 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm)
MediumPolychrome composite mosaic glass
ClassificationGlass
Credit LinePurchased with funds from the Libbey Endowment, Gift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1980.502
Not on View
DescriptionComposite mosaic pattern formed from polygonal sections of a single cane in a blue ground with an opaque white eight-pointed star around a central opaque yellow rod outlined in opaque red.
DESCRIPTION Fragment of rim and side of broad, shallow bowl. Outsplayed rim with rounded edge; convex curving side, with unusually thick walls. On the exterior, a horizontal depression cut at the junction of the rim and side.
TECHNIQUE Assembled from sections of cane and cast; rotary-polished on both surfaces.
Published ReferencesEarly Ancient Glass, Catalog # 568.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
Late first century BCE to early first century CE
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