pitcher

Object NamePitcher

Made FromGlass

Date200-399

TechniqueFree blown, applied, attached

SizeOverall H: 10.4 cm, W: 5.2 cm, D: 4.3 cm, Diam: 4.1 cm

Accession Number54.1.90

Curatorial Area(s)

Ancient

Exhibitions

VENINI - Glass and Design in a World Perspective

Place Made

Roman Empire; Rhineland, probably Koln

Physical DescriptionTransparent greenish blue with translucent pale green glass; blown, applied. Pitcher with narrow biconal body. Rim outsplayed, with rounded lip; neck cylindrical, wider at bottom than at top; base pushed in slightly at center; trace of annular pontil mark. Continuous horizontal trails applied to outside of rim, upper neck, and edge of base. Handle dropped onto wall at greatest diameter, drawn into two ribs up and out and in, and attached to outside of rim, with excess glass drawn up in two vertical loops.
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