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Bulbous Jug

Place of OriginAncient Rome, Palestinian, perhaps Syria
DateFourth century
DimensionsH: 5 15/16 in. (15 cm); Rim Diam: 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm); Body Diam: 2 in. (5.1 cm); Base Diam: 1 11/16 in. (4.3 cm)
MediumGlass; free blown and tooled.
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1923.1181
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DescriptionThis reddish glass jug from the 4th century CE has a round, full body and a sharply sloped shoulder. The handle is shaped in a Z-like form with two loops and attaches from the body to the rim. The base is indented, and fine spirals and streaks can be seen in the glass. Coils decorate both the rim and neck.

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