Glass miniature one-handled jug

Unknown

1st–5th century CE · Glass · Greek and Roman Art

Translucent deep purple, appearing black; handle in same color. Outsplayed rounded rim, tooled into downward projecting mouth at front; short concave neck; convex side, tapering slightly downwards; bulge around edge of bottom, which is pushed-in with deep pointed kick at center; delicate curving handle attached to side and back of rim. Intact; iridescent weathering.

Artist

Unknown

Date

1st–5th century CE

Medium

Glass

Culture

Roman or later

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

Gift of Henry G. Marquand, 1881