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Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 2nd century CE. A free blown glass oinochoe (pouring vessel) with a delicate curved handle, a trefoil rim, and a pinched body. The remains of a pontil are found on the base. The glass is very pale blue and translucent. Size: 2.95" W x 4.4" H (7.5 cm x 11.2 cm)

After the invention of glass blowing in the middle of the 1st century BCE in the Roman province of Syria, the glass industry was forever transformed. An industry sprang up throughout the Roman world for mass producing glass jars, tableware, and larger storage containers, replacing pottery goods. Despite the scale of the production, small jars like this one show significant variations in the shape and color of the glass, which makes each piece almost unique.

Provenance: Ex-private East Coast, USA collection

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#121021

  • Condition: Intact, with encrustations on surface and interior.

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March 27, 2017 10:00 AM MDT
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