Inverted Piriform Jug on Base Ring

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Inverted Piriform Jug on Base Ring

Place of OriginEastern Mediterranean, possibly Syria

Date4th or early 5th century CE

DimensionsH: 6 15/16 in. (17.6 cm); Rim Diam: 2 7/16 in. (6.3 cm); Body Diam: 3 1/4 in. (8.4 cm); Base Diam: 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm)

MediumGlass; free blown and tooled.

ClassificationGlass

Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey

Object number

1923.1183

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DescriptionThis jug, dating to the 4th or early 5th century CE, has a rounded red-toned body that narrows at the top into a tall neck and flared mouth. A single handle connects the shoulder to the rim and features a thumbrest at the top. Coiled decorations were added to the neck and rim.