Unidentified Object with Long Handle
Unidentified Object with Long Handle
Place of OriginAncient Rome
Date3rd - 6th century
DimensionsL: 3 1/16 in. (7.7 cm); Max Diam (top): 5/8 in. (1.6 cm)
MediumTooled glass
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1923.539
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.
3rd - 6th century
Sixth to early seventh century
Probably first half of sixth century
Probably mid-fourth to mid-fifth century
5th-6th century CE
Probably fourth century
Probably fifth century
3rd-6th century
Possibly 4th-6th century
Mid-first century
3rd century CE (?)
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