Byzantine Aubergine Glass Jar

Object Description

A fine Byzantine jar mould-blown from translucent aubergine coloured glass. The vessel features a globular body which tapers in at the neck which leads to a funnel-like, everted rim. The jar sits upon a concave base. The body is further enriched with geometric patterns in relief.

Date: Circa 5th – 8th century AD

Object History

Ex S.M collection, London, acquired 1969-1999, thence by descent.

Object Condition

Very fine condition. Iridescence and encrustation visible to the surface.

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