Roman Glass Jug c300 AD

Description

Heading : Roman glass
Date : 2nd to 4th Century A.D
Period : Roman Empire
Origin : Eastern Mediterranean
Colour : Pale blue
Body : A squat piriform body with a cylindrical neck and an applied celert stalk handle
Glass Type : ‘Soda-lime’
Size : 15.5cm tall and 7cm in diameter
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks
Restoration : None
Weight : 83 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 82 Plate 177