Glass jug

2nd–3rd century CE
Not on view
Small, one-handled jug
Colorless with pale green tinge; handle in same color.
Uneven rim folded out, round, and partially in, with beveled outer edge; flaring mouth; short cylindrical neck, curving out at base to bulbous body with convex sides; flat but slightly uneven bottom; handle attached as pad to body, drawn out, up, and round, and trailed on to top of neck and outer edge of rim with loop above rim.
Intact; some large bubbles, blowing striations, and glassy inclusions; dulling, some pitting, and iridescence, with areas of creamy weathering.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Glass jug
  • Period: Mid Imperial
  • Date: 2nd–3rd century CE
  • Culture: Roman
  • Medium: Glass; blown
  • Dimensions: Overall: 3 5/8in. (9.2cm)
    Other: 2 1/16in. (5.2cm)
  • Classification: Glass
  • Credit Line: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
  • Object Number: 74.51.106
  • Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art
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