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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.
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