Cameo glass fragment of a large platter or tabletop
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Translucent deep purple with opaque white overlay.Everted, rounded rim, with slightly downturned outer lip; shallow convex side; flat bottom with slightly upturned and rounded outer edge.On interior, two raised lines as molding around side, retaining in places traces of white overlay; on exterior, recessed horizontal lines below rim and at edge of side and bottom. Decoration carved in white overlay, comprising a crab, a squid, and two bivalve molluscs, with incised details, such as the naturalistic patterning of the shells and the tenticles of the squid.Rim fragment, broken into a dozen pieces and repaired; many pinprick bubbles; dulling, deep pitting, brilliant iridescence, and patches of brown enamel-like weatheringThis large cameo glass fragment is said to have been found on the island of Capri on the Bay of Naples, near the imperial villa where the Emperor Tiberius lived in seclusion between A.D. 27 and 37. Because of its size and quality it has therefore be seen as a fitting piece from Tiberius' villa but equally it could have graced one of the other sumptuous Roman villas that were located on the island. Originally it must have measured approximately 42 inches in diameter, making it one of the largest examples of cast glass known from the ancient world. It may have been used as a circular serving tray or, more probably, as a table top at elegant dinner parties to which wealthy Romans were so addicted. However, it is the fine carved cameo decoration that makes this fragment so spectacular. Over the background of deep purple glass, representing Homer's "wine-dark sea", a layer of opaque white glass was added and then carved to represent various sea creatures, including a crab, a squid, and several shellfish. The choice of the marine subject matter is highly appropriate given that Roman dinner parties on Capri probably featured many delicacies provided by local fishermen.Free picture Cameo glass fragment of a large platter or tabletop integrated with the OffiDocs web apps