Hemispherical Jug
Hemispherical Jug
Place of OriginRoman Empire, probably Palestine
Date4th to early 5th century
DimensionsH: 5 in. (12.7 cm); Rim Diam: 2 3/8 in. (6.0 cm); Body Diam: 3 9/16 in. (9.1 cm)
MediumGlass; free blown and tooled.
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1923.964
Not on View
Description
This jug is made of pale green glass. It has a rounded body, tall neck, and a handle that loops from the shoulder to the rim. The jug was shaped by hand and shows marks of how it was made, including a small scar from where it was detached from the glassblower’s rod.
3rd-5th century CE
Probably 4th century
3rd-4th century CE
Probably 5th to early 6th century
First half of 4th century
Late 4th to mid-5th century
Probably 4th century
4th or early 5th century CE
2nd-3rd century
Probably early 4th century
Probably first half of 6th century
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