Miniature Piriform Jug on Base Ring
Miniature Piriform Jug on Base Ring
Place of OriginPossibly Eastern Mediterranean
DateSecond half of 4th century
DimensionsH: 2 5/16 in. (5.8 cm); Rim Diam: 1 1/8 in. (2.8 cm); Max Diam: 1 1/8 in. (2.8 cm); Base Diam: 13/16 in. (2.1 cm)
MediumGlass; free blown and tooled.
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1923.978
Not on View
DescriptionThis miniature jug was made of translucent blue glass in the fourth century CE. It has a rounded body, a short neck, and a single olive-colored handle. The glassworker decorated the rim and added a small thumbrest at the top of the handle.
Second half of 4th century
Second half of 4th century
4th or early 5th century CE
Probably second half of 4th to early 5th century CE
Second half of 4th century
Second half of 4th century
Second half of 4th century
4th century
4th century
Second half of 4th to early 5th century
Probably 4th century
Second half of 4th century
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