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

Pitcher

Manufacturer Unknown

CultureRoman Empire

Date2nd century A.D.

MediumMold blown glass

DimensionsOverall: 5 1/4 in. (13.3 cm)
Overall, Rim: 2 in. (5.1 cm)

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.6782

On View

Chrysler Museum of Art, Gallery 116-1, Case 3

DescriptionBottle/jug of amethyst mold-blown glass. Two part mold. Bulbous with a round bottom. Three rows of circular design with lines between the circles. Round bottom has a "hairpin" motif. Diagonal ribs are at the top below the 1.75" high plain round neck. .875" rather funnel shaped rim with a folded inward rim. Attached ribbon-like flat handle, twisted at mid point to attach at the neck. Installed on a metal stand with a hook around the neck. Slight decomposition.

Label TextRoman Empire, probably Syria Handled Flask, 1st-2nd century A.D. Mold-blown glass with applied ribbed handles Gift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr. 71.6782