Glass pendant in the form of a miniature jug or gourd
Deep cobalt blue, appearing black, with same color handle; trail in pale blue.
Thick, bulging rim; concave neck; piriform body; rounded bottom; large ring handle (for suspension) trailed on to top of body, neck, and underside of rim.
Applied, marvered trail wound spirally on body.
Complete, except for large, weathered chip in body; some pitting, dulling, and encrustation.
Thick, bulging rim; concave neck; piriform body; rounded bottom; large ring handle (for suspension) trailed on to top of body, neck, and underside of rim.
Applied, marvered trail wound spirally on body.
Complete, except for large, weathered chip in body; some pitting, dulling, and encrustation.
Artwork Details
- Title: Glass pendant in the form of a miniature jug or gourd
- Period: Late Imperial
- Date: ca 4th–5th century CE
- Culture: Roman
- Medium: Glass; rod-formed and trailed
- Dimensions: Other: 11/16 x 5/8 x 7/16 in. (1.8 x 1.6 x 1.2 cm)
- Classification: Glass
- Credit Line: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
- Object Number: 74.51.4039
- Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art
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