Tubular Kohl Jar with Two Handles
Tubular Kohl Jar with Two Handles
Place of OriginAncient Rome, probably Palestine
DateThird century
DimensionsH: 5 5/16 in. (15 cm); Rim Diam: 1 7/8 in. (4.7 cm); Body Diam: 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm); Base Diam: 1 9/16 in. (4 cm)
MediumGlass; free-blown, tooled, applied handles.
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1923.908
Not on View
DescriptionThis jar is made from reddish glass and features two small looped handles and a flaring rim. Vertical ribs are visible on its tall body, which bulges just above the base. The bottom is pushed in to form a hollow ring.
Mid-third to mid-fourth centuries
Mid-third to mid-fourth centuries
Probably mid-fifth to mid-sixth century
4th century CE
Probably fourth century
1st century CE
Mid-fourth to mid-fifth century
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