Cylindrical Jug
Cylindrical Jug
Place of OriginRoman Empire, Palestine, perhaps made in Phoenicia
DateProbably 6th Century
DimensionsH: 5 3/4 in. (14.6 cm); Rim Diam: 1 7/8 in. (4.8 cm); Body Diam: 1 13/16 in. (4.6 cm)
MediumGlass; mold blown, applied decoration and handle.
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1923.961
Not on View
DescriptionThis glass jug was shaped in a mold and finished by hand. It has a pale green color and features a cylindrical body with vertical ridges. A thread of glass wraps around the neck, and a single handle is attached from the lower neck to the rim. The marks from blowing and shaping the glass are still visible.
4th-6th century CE
Probably 6th Century
Probably 6th Century
6th to early 7th century
Late 4th to late 5th century
6th to early 7th century
Probably 6th to early 7th century
Second half of 4th century
First half of 4th century
4th century CE
3rd-4th century CE
First half of the 1st century
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