Glass mosaic fragment

Roman

Not on view

Base ring fragment, probably from a deep, footed ribbed bowl.
Translucent deep purple and opaque white.
Outsplayed base ring with rounded edge; almost straight side rising upward.
Ribbon mosaic pattern formed from sections of a single cane in purple ground with irregular white threads.
Polished interior; pitting of surface bubbles on interior; dulling and creamy iridescent weathering on exterior, edge of base, and jagged edges.

Glass mosaic fragment, Glass, Roman

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