Bulbous Jug on Base Ring

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Bulbous Jug on Base Ring

Place of OriginRoman Empire, Syria or Palestine

DateFirst half of 4th century

DimensionsH: 8 1/8 in. (20.7 cm); Rim Diam: 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm); Body Diam: 2 13/16 in. (7.2 cm)

MediumGlass; free blown, tooled, applied handle and decoration.

ClassificationGlass

Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey

Object number

1923.972

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DescriptionThis glass jug is made from pale red glass with olive-colored decorations. It has a wide mouth, tall neck, sloped shoulder, and a rounded body that narrows toward the base. A ribbed pattern decorates the lower part of the vessel. The curved handle was attached in two loops—one flat against the rim and another forming a U-shape below. The jug was shaped by blowing and tooling the glass, then adding coils and ribs by hand.