Roman Cobalt Blue Glass Jug

Object Description

An exquisite small Roman jug blown from cobalt blue glass. The vessel features a conical body in which the shoulders sharply taper in to a cylindrical neck with a slightly outsplayed rim. A single handle has been applied from the shoulder to below the rim and a trail band encompasses the neck. The jug sits upon a small, concave base and the piece is mounted on a custom-made stand.

Date: Circa 3rd-4th century AD

Object History

From an important glass collection, London UK, 1980-1990.

Object Condition

Very fine condition, some encrustation to the surface. The measurements of the piece itself; 23.7grams, 8.4cm height, 4.1cm width

Object Details