Miniature Jug
Miniature Jug
Place of OriginAncient Rome, Palestine
Date4th century CE
DimensionsMax L: 7/8 in. (2.4 cm); Max W: 3/8 in. (0.9 cm)
MediumGlass; molded, with trailed detail.
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1980.1157
Not on View
DescriptionTranslucent dark olive brown appearing glossy black. Opaque yellowish gray (5 Y 8/1) thread.
A few pinprick bubbles.
Same as acc. 23.2220 but with three neck rings.
On body narrow zigzag with at least 24 segments.
CLASSIFICATION IIA1
4th century CE
Fourth century
Fourth century
Fourth century
probably 3rd century
Fourth century
2nd century BCE - 1st century CE
probably 3rd century
probably 1st - 2nd century
4th century CE
probably 3rd century
probably 3rd century
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