Bulbous Jug
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
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.
Probably fifth or sixth century
3rd-4th century CE
Probably fifth century
Probably fourth century
First half of fourth century
Probably sixth to early seventh centuries
Sixth to early seventh centuries
Second half of fourth century
Probably Sixth Century
Sixth to early seventh century
Probably fourth century
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