Piriform Jug
Piriform Jug
Place of OriginRoman Empire, Palestine or Syria
DateSecond half of 4th century
DimensionsH: 5 1/8 in. (13.0 cm); Rim Diam: 2 in. (5.1 cm); Max Diam: 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm)
MediumGlass; free blown and tooled.
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1923.968
Not on View
DescriptionThis jug from the fourth century CE is made of purple glass with a pale olive handle and coils. It has a rounded body that narrows at the top, a short neck, and a wide mouth. A handle runs from the shoulder to the rim, ending in a small thumbrest above the mouth. Coils of glass decorate the neck and rim.
Probably mid-4th to early 5th century
First half of 4th century
Second half of 4th century
Probably 4th century
4th century
3rd-4th century CE
Probably 4th century
Second half of 4th to early 5th century
Second half of 4th century
4th century
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