miniature

Object NameMiniature Pitcher

Made FromGlass

Dateprobably 500-699

TechniqueBlown, applied

SizeOverall H: 10.7 cm, Diam (max): 4.1 cm

Accession Number2007.1.35

Credit LineGift of the Wunsch Foundation, Inc.

Curatorial Area(s)

Ancient

Place Made

possibly Syria

Physical DescriptionTransparent pale green. Blown; applied. Miniature pitcher: pear-shaped. Rim plain, with flat top; neck narrow and tapering; wall expands with slightly convex profile before curving in and down; base plain, with three short applied feet; pontil mark apparently annular (W. about 1 cm); handle with circular cross section dropped onto top of wall, drawn up, out, and in, and attached to top of neck, with vestigial thumb rest. Decoration consists of three equidistant blobs applied to wall at greatest diameter; each blob is roughly circular (W. 1.1 cm) and has been flattened to form disk.
Provenance

Provenance Remark

Provenance information not currently available online. Please check back in the coming weeks.