Glass pendant in the form of a miniature jug or gourd

Unknown

ca 4th–5th century CE · Glass · Greek and Roman Art

Deep cobalt blue, appearing black, with same color handle; trail in pale blue. Thick, bulging rim; concave neck; piriform body; rounded bottom; large ring handle (for suspension) trailed on to top of body, neck, and underside of rim. Applied, marvered trail wound spirally on body. Complete, except for large, weathered chip in body; some pitting, dulling, and encrustation.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca 4th–5th century CE

Medium

Glass

Culture

Roman

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76