Miniature Jug
Miniature Jug
Place of OriginEgypt or Italy
Dateprobably 3rd century
DimensionsL: 1 in. (2.5 cm); W: 1/2 in. (1.3 cm)
MediumMolded glass with thread detail.
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1923.2221
Not on View
DescriptionTranslucent dark glass. Globular body decorated with plastically applied glass threads, zigzag. One handle. Translucent dark purplish blue appearing opaque gray-blue.
Translucent dark purplish blue appearing opaque gray-blue.
CLASSIFICATION IA1
probably 3rd century
2nd century BCE - 1st century CE
Fourth century
probably 3rd century
4th century CE
probably 3rd century
probably 3rd century
4th century CE
probably 1st - 2nd century
Fourth century
4th century CE
probably 3rd century
Membership
Become a TMA member today
Support TMA
Help support the TMA mission