Rod with Oval Finial (Stopper)
Rod with Oval Finial (Stopper)
Place of OriginRoman Empire
Date1st century CE
DimensionsH: 2 23/32 in. (6.9 cm); Rim Diam: 11/16 in. (1.7 cm); Body Diam: 1 5/8 in. (4.2 cm); L (stopper): 2 1/2 in. (6.3 cm)
MediumGlass; free blown and tooled.
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1923.1137B
Not on View
Description
This glass stopper was made in the 1st century CE. It consists of a clear twisted rod and a dark amber, oval-shaped finial. The finial is attached to the rod and contains small air bubbles.
3rd-4th century CE
3rd-4th Century
1st century CE
Probably 6th century
1st century CE
1st century CE
3rd-5th century CE
3rd-4th century CE
First half to third quarter of 1st century
1st-2nd century CE
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