Tubular Kohl Jar with Two Handles

Place of OriginRoman Empire, probably Palestine

Date3rd century CE

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.

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