Roman Glass Dimpled Jug

GBP 675.00

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Object Description

A fine Roman jug blown from translucent amber glass. The vessel features a squat globular body with tapering shoulders to a short, cylindrical neck and an outsplayed mouth. The rim is folded over and a single, ribbed handle has been attached from the shoulder to the rim. The jug sits upon a concave base with a pontil mark. The body is enriched with five dimples and there is purple and blue iridescence visible to the surface.

Date: Circa 1st-2nd century AD

Object History

Property of a private English collector, Mr F. of Surrey (1909-1984), acquired from various sources in the 1960s.

Object Condition

Very fine condition, some iridescence to the surface. Stale crack and repair to the top of the handle.

Object Details

  • dimensions
    W:6.2 x H:9.2 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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