Bulbous Jug on Base Ring
Bulbous Jug on Base Ring
Place of OriginEastern Mediterranean, possibly Palestine
DateSecond half of 4th century
DimensionsH: 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm); Rim Diam: 1 1/2 in. (3.9 cm); Body Diam: 1 5/8 in. (4.2 cm); Base Diam: 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm)
MediumGlass; free blown and tooled.
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1923.977
Not on View
DescriptionThis glass jug from the fourth-century CE was made by shaping molten glass by hand. Its rounded body rests on a ringed base, and a single handle connects the rim and shoulder. The glassworker added a thumbrest at the top of the handle for extra grip. Decorative coils and soft circular indentations enhance the surface.
Second half of 4th century
Second half of 4th century
Probably 5th or 6th century
4th or early 5th century CE
4th century
Probably 5th to early 6th century
Second half of 4th to early 5th century CE
Second half of 4th century
Probably 6th to early 7th century
Second half of 4th century
Second half of 4th to early 5th century CE
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