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Pointed Jar with Two Handles (Amphora)

Place of OriginAncient Rome
Date4th century CE
DimensionsL: 14 15/16 in. (38 cm); Rim Diam: 1 3/4 in. (4.5 cm); Body Diam: 3 3/16 in. (8.1 cm)
MediumGlass; free blown, tooled, applied handles and decoration
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1923.990
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DescriptionThis tall glass jar from the 4th century CE has a pointed base and two curved handles. It was shaped by blowing the glass and adding decorative coils and vertical glass rods, which melted into the surface during shaping. These ribs create a textured pattern around the body. The rim is flared, and the neck is long and slightly bulging. Each handle ends in a folded loop near the rim.

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