Miniature Jug
Miniature Jug
Place of OriginEgypt or Italy
Date2nd century BCE - 1st century CE
DimensionsH: 1 in. (2.5 cm); Diam: 1/2 in. (1.3 cm)
MediumMolded glass with thread detail.
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1923.2228
Not on View
DescriptionCone-shaped lower body on base with wide neck and one handle. Dark almost opaque glass. On body, zigzag from right to left with seventeen segments. Translucent very dark purplish blue appearing dull black. Exact color of added thread cannot be determined because of wear.
Translucent very dark purplish blue appearing dull black. Exact color of added thread cannot be determined because of wear.
probably 1st - 2nd century
probably 3rd century
4th century
4th century
probably 3rd century
4th century CE
Probably 4th century
4th century
4th century CE
4th century CE
4th century
4th century CE
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