Glass jug

2nd–3rd century CE
Not on view
Colorless with green tinge; handle in same color.
Uneven rim folded out, over, and in; slightly concave, cylindrical neck; squat, bulbous body; thick, slightly concave bottom; strap handle applied in two large claw pads to top of body, drawn up and slightly outward, curved in, and trailed on to top of neck, with fold above projecting out under rim.
Intact; some bubbles; creamy weathering on rim and neck; dulling, pitting, and iridescence on body.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Glass jug
  • Period: Mid Imperial
  • Date: 2nd–3rd century CE
  • Culture: Roman
  • Medium: Glass; blown
  • Dimensions: 2 3/4 in. (7 cm)
    Other: 2 1/8 in. (5.5 cm)
    Diam. of rim: 1 1/8 in. (2.8 cm)
  • Classification: Glass
  • Credit Line: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
  • Object Number: 74.51.118
  • Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art
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