Glass jug

Unknown

1st–2nd century CE · Glass · Greek and Roman Art

Translucent yellow brown, with translucent light green handle. Rim folded out, over, and in, with flattened upper surface; cylindrical neck, expanding downwards; squat, bulbous body; concave bottom; broad strap handle applied in large pad with two outer claws to top part of body, drawn up, then turned in vertically and attached in neck below rim with vertical loop as a thumb rest above. Intact; some pinprick bubbles; dulling and faint limy weathering with some iridescence, soil encrustation and whitish iridescent weathering on interior.

Artist

Unknown

Date

1st–2nd century CE

Medium

Glass

Culture

Roman

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76