New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.

Vessel

Manufacturer Unknown

CultureRoman Empire | Syrian

Date4th CENTURY A.D.

MediumFree blown glass

DimensionsOverall: 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm)
Overall, Rim: 2 5/16 x 2 7/16 in. (5.9 x 6.2 cm)

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.6838

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Ancient Mediterranean Art

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DescriptionVessel of free-blown blue glass. Round body with a short neck and a flaring .75" wide almost flat rim with a folded under edge. Attached from rim edge to shoulder top are six thin solid blue "handles".

Label TextRoman Empire, Eastern Mediterranean Jar, 4th century A.D. Blown glass; applied handles Gift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr. 71.6838 Exhibition HistoryIllustration used on WTAR-TV show, 5/25/72. Published ReferencesVon Saldern, _Ancient Glass in the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston_, No. 57, similar one Roman Empire, probable Syria 3rd century A.D.