Fragment of Bowl
Fragment of Bowl
Place of OriginRoman Empire, Italy or Eastern Mediterranean
DateLate 1st century BCE to early 1st century CE
DimensionsOriginal diam: 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm); Max L: 2 3/4 in. (7.2 cm); Max W: 1 3/8 in. (3.3 cm)
MediumPolychrome composite mosaic glass
ClassificationGlass
Credit LinePurchased with funds from the Libbey Endowment, Gift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1980.504
Not on View
DescriptionComposite mosaic pattern formed from polygonal sections of a single cane in a purple ground outlined in opaque red and opaque white surrounding a circular chain of opaque yellow rods around a central opaque white rod.
DESCRIPTION Fragment of rim and side of small bowl. Horizontal rim with rounded edge; almost straight side, proceeding diagonally downward; vestiges of fairly flat bottom.
TECHNIQUE Assembled from sections of cane and cast; probably rotary-polished on both surfaces.
Published ReferencesEarly Ancient Glass, Catalog # 579.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
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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