Oinochoe with Trefoil Mouth (Unguent Bottle)
Artist/Culture
Roman
Date6th century–4th century BCE
Mediumdeep blue, light blue and yellow glass
Dimensions8.6 cm (3 3/8 in.)
ClassificationsGlass
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Terms
Object number1905.15
DescriptionShort cylindrical neck, ovoid body; strap handle, small foot. Opaque dark colors suggest imitation of Egyptian vessels, though this is a new Egyptian form. Body, handle, foot are dark blue. Characteristic 2-color marvered zig-zag decoration and unmarvered yellow threads around the lip and foot. Technique: sandcore vessel. From the Troad.ProvenancePurchase from Frank Calvert; from the Troad
On View
On viewCurrent Location
- Exhibition Location Gallery 105
Chinese
early 15th century, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
