Roman Green Glass Jug

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Object Description

A fine Roman jug blown from translucent green 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 body to the rim. The jug sits upon a concave base and iridescence and encrustation is visible to the surface.

Date: Circa 1st-2nd century AD

Object History

From an important London collection of glass, 1990s.

Object Condition

Very fine condition, some iridescence and encrustation to the surface.

Object Details

  • dimensions
    W:9.4 x H:12.8 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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