Squat Bulbous Jug on Base Ring
Squat Bulbous Jug on Base Ring
Place of OriginEastern Mediterranean, probably Syria or Palestine
DateSecond half of 4th to early 5th century CE
DimensionsH: 4 5/16 in. (10.9 cm); Rim Diam: 1 13/16 in. (4.6 cm); Body Diam: 1 3/4 in. (4.5 cm); Base Diam: 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm)
MediumGlass; free blown and tooled.
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1923.986
Not on View
Description
This pale green glass jug has a short, rounded body and a tall neck. Spiraling threads decorate the neck and body, with some parts showing a bluish color. The handle forms a loop, and the base is slightly raised. Indentations on the body add to its textured appearance.
Second half of 4th century
Probably 5th or 6th century
Probably second half of 4th to early 5th century CE
First half of 4th century
3rd century CE
Probably mid-4th to early 5th century
6th century?
Probably 5th to early 6th century
Second half of 4th century
Probably 4th century
Probably end of 3rd to mid-4th century
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