Two Fragments of the rim of a bowl
Two Fragments of the rim of a bowl
Place of OriginProbably Italy, most likely found in Rome
DateLate 1st century BCE to early 1st century CE
DimensionsMax L: 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm); Max W: 2 in. (5.0 cm); Original diam: 8 1/4 in. (21.0 cm)
MediumPolychrome composite mosaic glass
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1980.480A-B
Not on View
DescriptionComposite mosaic pattern formed from polygonal sections of a single cane in an opaque white ground with a circular chain of opaque white rods outlined in opaque red, around an opaque white circle with a small central cluster of tiny green and opaque yell
DESCRIPTION Two adjacent but non-joining fragments of rim and side of broad, shallow bowl. Upright rim with an almost pointed edge; convex curving side. On the interior, a shallow horizontal groove cut just below the rim.
TECHNIQUE Assembled from sections of cane and cast; rotary-polished on both surfaces; cut on the interior.
Published ReferencesEarly Ancient Glass, Catalog # 547.Late 1st century BCE to early 1st century CE
Probably 1st century BCE, possibly later
Late 1st century BCE to early 1st century CE
Late 1st century BCE to early 1st century CE
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
Early to mid-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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