Roman Square Bowl Glass Jug c200 AD

Description

Heading : Roman square jug
Date : 1st or 2nd Century A.D
Period : Roman Empire
Origin : Throughout the Roman Empire
Colour : Pale blue
Body : A square body with a tapered shoulders and an applied strap handle
Glass Type : ‘Soda-lime’
Size : 9.3cm tall and 5.3cm square
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks
Restoration : None
Weight : 42 grams

It is unknown whether these forms were mould blown or core moulded. the latter seems to be the most likely due to the irregularity of the form.

References : Ancient Glass by C.S.Lightfoot – Page 116 Plate 273

Ancient Glass in the Hermitage Collection – Nina Kunina. cat. 166