Object Description
An exquisite Ancient Roman jar, formed from a vivid golden-yellow glass featuring an intricate openwork trailing design to the shoulder. The body of the vessel is cylindrical in shape with smooth, even sides and rounded shoulders. The vessel tapers at the neck, then flares to a wide, everted rim. A delicate trail of glass has been drawn and tooled to create a zigzag pattern between the lip of the rim and the shoulder, creating an openwork design. The vessel rests upon a flat base with a concave middle. A striking purple, silver and turquoise iridescence complements the rich yellow hues across the surface. Earthy encrustation features to the interior and exterior, and some scratches, pinprick bubbles, and weathering are visible to the surface.
Date: Circa 3rd-4th Century AD