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Roman Glass Wide-Mouth Jar

About the Item

A beautiful Roman translucent glass jar, with a light blue-green tinge. It has a thick, splayed rim that is folded over and into a short, concave neck. The body is squat and bulbous, with a slightly pushed-in bottom. Throughout the vessel, there are scattered areas of light iridescence.  Provenance: Estate of Peter H. Tillou, CT. Acquired 1990’s. To family by descent.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5.32 in (13.5 cm)Diameter: 5.12 in (13 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Ca. 1st-2nd Century AD
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: SCA-B0371stDibs: LU7093236974832
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