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Glass pendant in the form of a miniature jug

4th–early 5th century CE
Not on view
Translucent blue, with base and handle in same color.
Flaring rim; tall concave neck; bulbous body; applied pad base with flaring, rounded edge and flat bottom; rod handle applied to body and drawn up to rim.
Complete, except for weathered chip in base; dulling, pitting, and most of surfaces covered with iridescent creamy weathering. During manufacture a horizontal gap was left on the neck in the trail that formed the vessel.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Glass pendant in the form of a miniature jug
  • Period: Late Imperial
  • Date: 4th–early 5th century CE
  • Culture: Roman
  • Medium: Glass; rod-formed and tooled
  • Dimensions: Other: 1 1/16 x 9/16 x 3/8 in. (2.7 x 1.4 x 0.9 cm)
  • Classification: Glass
  • Credit Line: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
  • Object Number: 74.51.4041
  • Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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