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Glass jug

1st–2nd century CE
Not on view
Translucent light blue green, with same color handle.
Rim folded out, over, and in, with beveled upper surface; cylindrical neck; squat, globular body; small, slightly uneven bottom; ribbed handle applied in large pad with claws to upper part of body, drawn up and outward, then folded in and attached in neck below rim with vertical, flat thumb rest above.
Intact; many bubbles; some iridescence and weathering on exterior, soil encrustation on interior of neck and iridescent weathering on inside of body.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Glass jug
  • Period: Early to Mid Imperial
  • Date: 1st–2nd century CE
  • Culture: Roman
  • Medium: Glass; blown
  • Dimensions: H.: 2 3/4 in. (7 cm)
    Diam.: 2 3/16 x 7/8 in. (5.6 x 2.2 cm)
  • Classification: Glass
  • Credit Line: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
  • Object Number: 74.51.5783
  • Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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