Unidentified Object with Long Handle
Unidentified Object with Long Handle
Place of OriginAncient Rome
Date3rd - 6th century
DimensionsL: 3 in. (7.7 cm); Max Diam (top): 9/16 in. (1.45 cm)
MediumGlass; tooled.
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1923.538
Not on View
DescriptionThis solid object consists of a ring-shaped element with a long, tapering handle. It was formed by tooling and displays spiral marks from the blowing process, along with tool marks on the ring. A small pontil mark is visible at the base.
Sixth to early seventh century
3rd-6th century
Probably first half of sixth century
Probably mid-fourth to mid-fifth century
Possibly 4th-6th century
5th-6th century CE
Sixth to early seventh century
Probably fourth century
Probably fifth century
3rd-4th century CE
Sixth to early seventh centuries
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