Fragments of Twisted Rods
Fragments of Twisted Rods
Place of OriginAncient Rome, Italy, most likely found at Rome
DateLate first century BCE to early first century CE
DimensionsMax L: 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm); Max W: 7/8 in. (2.2 cm)
MediumPolychrome striped mosaic (ribbon)
ClassificationGlass
Credit LinePurchased with funds from the Libbey Endowment, Gift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1980.114
Not on View
DescriptionDark blue.
DESCRIPTION Ten twisted rods, circular in cross section, all probably used as border decoration in wall or vault mosaics.
TECHNIQUE Tooled, with applied unmarvered and partly marvered threads.
Late first century BCE to early first century CE
Late first century BCE to early first century CE
Late 1st century BCE to early 1st century CE
Late first century BCE to early first century CE
Late 1st century BCE to early 1st 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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