Bulbous Jar with Two Handles
Bulbous Jar with Two Handles
Place of OriginAncient Rome, Palestine
DateMid-fourth to mid-fifth century
DimensionsH: 3 15/16 in. (9.7 cm); Rim Diam: 3 3/16 in. (8.1 cm); Body Diam: 3 5/8 in. (9.3 cm)
MediumGlass; free blown and tooled.
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1923.919
Not on View
Description
This small jar is made of light green glass with two handles that connect the shoulder to the rim. It has a short, outward-flaring neck, a rounded shoulder, and a bulbous body. The base is slightly pushed in. Small bubbles and swirls can be seen in the glass from the blowing process.
Mid-fourth to mid-fifth century
Mid-fourth to mid-fifth century
Mid-fourth to mid-fifth century
Probably mid-fourth to mid-fifth century
Late fourth to late fifth century
Mid-fourth to mid-fifth century
Probably fifth century
Second to third quarter of fourth century CE
Probably fourth century
1st century CE
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