Piriform Jug on Base Ring

Place of OriginRoman Empire, Palestine

DateSecond half of 4th century

DimensionsH: 10 5/16 in. (26.3 cm); Rim Diam: 3 3/8 in. (8.5 cm); Diam (body): 4 1/2 in. (11.3 cm); Base Diam: 3 9/16 in. (9.1 cm)

MediumGlass; free blown and tooled

ClassificationGlass

Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey

Object number

1923.975

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DescriptionThis glass jug from the fourth century CE has a pear-shaped body and a ribbed handle. It was shaped by hand from thick glass with a greenish tint and decorated with threads of glass around the neck and rim. The handle forms a loop where it attaches to the top. A ring at the base supports the vessel, which may have been used for serving at the table.