Glass jar with two handles

Unknown

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

Translucent yellow green; handles in same color. Outsplayed rim, with rounded lip and, below, hollow, overhanging fold; short, tapering neck; narrow shoulder with rounded edge; bulbous side, tapering downwards; broad bottom with kick and central pontil scar; two rod handles, dropped on to edge of shoulder in large pads, drawn up, folded in and down, and trailed on to overhang and rim, ending above lip. Intact; few bubbles; dulling, patches of creamy weathering, and iridescence.

Artist

Unknown

Date

4th–5th century CE

Medium

Glass

Culture

Roman

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

Edward C. Moore Collection, Bequest of Edward C. Moore, 1891