Footed Bag-Shaped Jug on Base Ring
Footed Bag-Shaped Jug on Base Ring
Place of OriginRoman Empire, probably Eastern Mediterranean
DateProbably 5th century
DimensionsH: 4 15/16 in. (10.9 cm); Rim Diam: 1 13/16 in. (4.6 cm); Body Diam: 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm); Base Diam: 1 3/8 in. (3.4 cm)
MediumGlass; free blown and tooled.
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1923.988
Not on View
DescriptionThis jug has a bag-like shape and is made from deep blue glass with reddish streaks. A rib of glass decorates the rim, and the handle loops neatly beneath it. The jug’s shape was formed by blowing air into the glass, and the base is finished with a hollow ring.
Probably 4th century
First half of 4th century
4th century
Probably second half of 4th to early 5th century CE
Probably 5th or 6th century
1st century CE
4th century
Second half of 4th century
Probably mid-4th to early 5th century
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