Miniature Jug
Date: probably 3rd century
Dimensions:
L: 1 in. (2.5 cm); W: 9/16 in. (1.4 cm)
Medium: Molded glass with thread detail.
Place of Origin: Egypt or Italy
Classification: Glass
Credit Line: Gift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number: 1923.2223
DescriptionTranslucent dark glass. Globular body decorated with zigzag applied threads. Tall neck, one handle. Wound around a rod. Added thread. Translucent moderate blue green appearing glossy blue-black.
Hollow cylindrical spine with added ring at base and at rim. Body consists of thread trailed from right to left to make a zigzag with twelve segments and then pulled up to form a small loop handle.
Translucent moderate blue green (5BG 4/6) appearing glossy blue-black.
Hollow cylindrical spine with added ring at base and at rim. Body consists of thread trailed from right to left to make a zigzag with twelve segments and then pulled up to form a small loop handle.
Translucent moderate blue green (5BG 4/6) appearing glossy blue-black.
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