Ancient Roman Pale Yellow Glass Jug

GBP 1,495.00

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Object Description

An exquisite Ancient Roman jug blown from pale yellow glass. The vessel features a long cylindrical neck embellished with two applied horizontal trails in the same hue of yellow. To the top, the neck opens into a funnel-shaped mouth with a tubular rim. A single handle is drawn up and outwards from the shoulder, then pressed onto the rim to connect the body and mouth for ease of use. The conical body stands on an outsplayed ring with a concave bottom.

Date: 2nd – 4th Century AD

Object Condition

Very good condition. Iridescence, weathering and some earthy encrustations to the surface.

Object Details

  • material
  • dimensions
    W:6.7 x H:14.5 centimeters

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The Gallery
Trent Park Equestrian Centre
Eastpole Farm House, Bramley Road
Oakwood, N14 4UW, United Kingdom

St James's Ancient Art
10 Charles II Street, Ground Floor
St James
London
SW1Y 4AA

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