Jug
Datelate 1st–2nd century CE
Periodearly Roman Empire
Object GeographyCyprus
CultureCypriot
Geography NotesSaid to have been found in the "Greek tombs" at Idalion
MediumGlass (free-blown)
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineBequest of John Ringling, 1936
Object numberSN28.1408
The blown glass technique was widespread in the Roman world. Glass jugs like this one were made only on Cyprus. The thickly applied handle contrasts with the thin walls of the jug. Glass color is the result of several factors, including firing conditions and the addition of metal oxides.
On View
Not on viewDiameter (body): 4 1/2 in. (11.5 cm)
Diameter (rim, exterior): 1 9/16 in. (4.01 cm)
Diameter (rim, interior): 7/8 in. (2.3 cm)
Width (handle, at top): 1.0 in. (2.6 cm)
Width (handle, at narrowed part): 7/8 in. (2.25 cm)
Width (handle, at shoulder): 1 3/8 in. (3.52 cm)
Diameter (base area): 2 1/6 in. (5.2 cm)
Diameter (neck, at center, narrowed part): 1 3/16 in. (3 cm)
Diameter (neck, top and bottom): 1 1/4 in. (3.14-3.17 cm)
Wall thickness: .027 in. (0.07 cm)
Medium Details
Color
Fabric: glass 5GY 4/1 (dark greenish gray) at rim and 10Y 7/1 (light greenish gray) body and neck
Inclusions
n/a
1st–3rd Century
Unknown
800-650 BCE
Unknown
mid 3rd–3rd Century BC
Unknown
mid 3rd–3rd Century BC
Unknown
