Roman Dark Amber Glass Jug with Pinched Spout

GBP 300.00

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Object Description

A very fine, small ancient Roman jug blown from dark amber glass. The vessel features a piriform body sitting upon a concave base. The shoulder gently tapers into a cylindrical neck leading to an everted, out-splayed rim with a small pinched spout. A single handle has been applied to the jug from the shoulder to the rim in the same coloured glass. Spiralling patterns decorate the body showing how the molten glass was twisted during the production process, giving a pleasant allure.

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Date: Circa 1st-4th century AD

Object History

Ex London private collection, 1970s.

Object Condition

Very fine condition with earthly encrustations visible on the surface.

Object Details

  • dimensions
    W:5.4 x H:7.2 centimeters

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The Gallery
Trent Park Equestrian Centre
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Oakwood, N14 4UW, United Kingdom

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