Miniature Jug

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Miniature Jug

Place of OriginRoman Empire, Palestine

Date4th century

DimensionsMax L: 3/4 in. (1.9 cm); Max W: 3/8 in. (0.9 cm)

MediumGlass; molded, with trailed decoration.

ClassificationGlass

Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey

Object number

1980.1175

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DescriptionTranslucent royal blue. Opaque sealing wax red thread. Wound around a rod. Added thread. Rounded rim. Bulbous body. Curved thread handle applied to center of body at greatest diameter and attached to rim. On body, red zigzag with at least eight segments. The excess thread pulled up diagonally toward rim. CLASSIFICATION: IIA1.