Cylindrical Jug

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Cylindrical Jug

Place of OriginRoman Empire, probably inland Palestine

DateProbably 6th Century

DimensionsH: 4 7/16 in. (11.3 cm); Rim Diam: 1 5/8 in. (4.2 cm); Body Diam: 1 13/16 in. (4.6 cm)

MediumGlass; mold blown, applied decoration, applied handle

ClassificationGlass

Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey

Object number

1923.962

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DescriptionThis jug was made of olive-colored glass shaped in a mold and finished by hand. It has a cylindrical body with vertical ridges, a single handle, and a small stone trapped in the shoulder during production. A thread of glass wraps once around the neck, and the handle was added on top of it. The rim and mouth were shaped using tools after blowing.