Object Description
Ca. AD 300-400
A free-blown glass jar of a squat form, characterised by a concave base and a globular body that tapers to an indented neck. The vessel is decorated with a zigzagging, blue trailing along the lower body. These small jars were often used to store cosmetics, oils, and other liquids, as well as small items. The concave base was meant to provide stability and the indented neckline was used to secure a lid or cap. For a similar jar, but with handles see Christie’s, Live Auction 3403, Antiquities, 11 December 2014, Lot 189.
Size: L:75mm / W:80mm ; 50g