Bulbous Jug
Bulbous Jug
Place of OriginRoman Empire, Palestinian, perhaps Syria
Date4th 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
Not on View
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.
3rd-4th century CE
Probably 5th or 6th century
First half of 4th century
Probably 5th century
Probably 4th century
6th to early 7th century
Second half of 4th century
6th to early 7th century
Probably 6th to early 7th century
Probably 4th century
Probably 6th Century
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