ROMAN LARGE CYLINDRICAL GLASS JUG

GBP 2,000.00

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Object Description

Ca. 1st-2nd Century AD

A large Roman blown glass jug with a light yellow-green colouring. The vessel is adorned with an applied wide ribbon type handle which connects to the shoulder and the underside of the rim. The jug consists of a wide, cylindrical body with a rounded, flat shoulder. It bears a short, thin neck that expands into a wide, flat, flared lip. Scattered areas of iridescent surface patina further decorate the piece.

Size: H:177.8mm / W:101.6mm

Object History

Collection of Rabbi Herbert Friedman, NYC. Collected in the 1960’s in Israel. Thence, to family by descent.

Object Details

  • dimensions
    W:10.16 x H:17.78 centimeters

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