A Roman Glass Jug 4th Century

Description

Heading : A Roman Glass Jug
Date : 4th century
Origin : Campania or Po Valley Italy
Bowl Features : Everted and floded rim. The ribbed strap handle has been folded over the rim and down the neck and is attached to itself in an S-shape.
Marks : None
Type : Sode-lime
Size : Height 16.5cm. diameter at the shoulder 7.8cm
Condition : This has crizzled and has patches of sandy concretion on the exterior.
Restoration : None
Weight : 136 grams

Additional Information : The property of a Sussex collector. One of the finest examples we have seen in private hands

See The Victoria and Albert Museum accession number C.119-1936