Ovoid Jug on Base Ring
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Ovoid Jug on Base Ring
Place of OriginRoman Empire, Palestine
DateSecond half of 4th century
DimensionsH: 6 1/8 in. (15.5 cm); Rim Diam: 1 3/4 in. (4.5 cm); Body Diam: 2 1/2 in. (6.3 cm); Base Diam: 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm)
MediumGlass; free blown and tooled.
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1923.979
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DescriptionThis jug from the fourth century CE was made from yellow-tinted glass using free-blown techniques. It has an oval body, sloping shoulder, and a folded rim. The green handle was added separately and curved to form a loop near the rim. A decorative thread was wrapped around the neck.
Second half of 4th century
Second half of 4th century
Second half of 4th century
Second half of 4th century
Probably 4th century
Second half of 4th century
Second half of 4th century
Probably second half of 4th to early 5th century CE
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