Juglet
Juglet

Currently not on view

Juglet,

3rd–4th century CE

Roman Imperial to Late Antiquity, ca. 476–700 CE
y1954-136

Information

Title
Juglet
Dates

3rd–4th century CE

Medium
Transparent dark blue glass; no impurities
Dimensions
h. 6.3 cm., diam. rim 3.2 cm., diam. base 2.1 cm. (2 1/2 x 1 1/4 x 13/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Robert S. Chapin in memory of her husband
Object Number
y1954-136
Place Made

Eastern Mediterranean

Description
Fire-polished, out-splayed rim; relatively wide cylindrical neck, constricted at its base; biconical body; pushed-in base. Vertical coil handle from shoulder to rim. Thick coil applied at the exterior of rim.
Period
Roman (style or period)
Type
oinochoai
Materials
free-blown glass
Subject
glassblowing, blue

Probably purchased from Aziz Khayat by Mr. Chapin; given to the Museum by Mrs. Robert S. Chapin

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