Glass jug

Unknown

2nd–3rd century CE · Glass · Greek and Roman Art

Miniature one-handled jug Translucent pale bluish green; handle in same color. Plain rounded rim; flaring mouth; funnel-shaped neck; squat globular body; pushed-in bottom with pontil scar at center; rod handle applied to top of body, drawn up and out in a straight line, turned in and down at acute angle, and trailed on to top of neck and pinched off above rim. Intact; many bubbles, elongated in neck; dulling, pitting, and iridescent weathering.

Artist

Unknown

Date

2nd–3rd century CE

Medium

Glass

Culture

Roman

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76