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

Vase/Urn

Manufacturer Unknown

CultureSyrian | Eastern Mediterranean

Date4th century-5th century

MediumGlass

DimensionsOverall: 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm)
Overall, Rim: 3 1/16 in. (7.8 cm)

InscribedPaper tag attached to piece: "9704/17" and its reverse: "$135.".

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.6829

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DescriptionVase/urn of clear yellowish glass. Squat with a thick bulge below the rim. Decorated with a pair blue threads above zigzag thread and an attached pair of blue handles. Slightly dome bottom and rough pontil.

Exhibition HistoryIllustration used on WTAR-TV show, 5/25/72. Published ReferencesNeuburg, _Ancient Glass_, fig. #59. Honey, _Victorian & Albert Museum, Glass, A Handbook_, #11B, Syrian, E. Mediterranean, 4th-early 5th century.