Cylindrical Jug
Artist/Culture
Roman
Date1st–2nd century CE
Mediumpale green glass
Dimensions19.1 cm (7 1/2 in.)
ClassificationsGlass
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Terms
Object number1905.18
DescriptionFlattened base, one wide ribbon handle that is quadruple-ribbed; wheel-tooled decorative lines in 5 groups around the body; slightly iridescent; rim folded down and up; addition of handle increases bottle's usefulness. Used for storing and shipping. Use of wheel-cut lines of this type of jug not popular until 2nd century in the Eastern provinces. Pale green glass (free blown). 1st-2nd century ADProvenancePurchase from Frank Calvert; from the Necropolis of Troy
On View
On viewCurrent Location
- Exhibition Location Gallery 105
