Glass jug

1st–3rd century CE
Not on view
Small, one-handled jug.

Translucent pale blue green; handle in same color.
Oval rim, partially folded out, round, and in; flaring mouth; cylindrical neck, curving out at base to bulbous body with convex sides; flat but slightly uneven bottom; strap handle attached to body, drawn out, up, and round, and trailed on to top of neck and outer edge of rim with loop above rim.
Broken around body with one large irregular hole in side; many bubbles and blowing striations; dulling, pitting, iridescence, and areas of creamy weathering.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title:
    Glass jug
  • Period:
    Imperial
  • Date:
    1st–3rd century CE
  • Culture:
    Roman
  • Medium:
    Glass; blown
  • Dimensions:
    H.: 3 3/8 in. (8.6 cm)
    Diam.: 1 x 2 1/4 in. (2.5 x 5.7 cm)
  • Classification:
    Glass
  • Credit Line:
    Gift of Henry G. Marquand, 1881
  • Object Number:
    81.10.111
  • Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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