Amber-colored Roman Glass Jar

Culture: Roman

Period: Late 4th to early 5th century A.D.

Material: Glass

Dimensions: 9 cm high

Price: Sold

Ref: 3621

Provenance: Private collection Dr. Richard Jaffe, Jerusalem, Israel. Thence in the Israeli art market.

Condition: Intact

Description: Bulbous, free blown jar of amber-colored clear glass. The base is flattened and slightly curved inwards. The spherical body merges into a short, concave neck. The estuary is funnel-shaped, the rim is diligently rounded. Below the rim a swagged collar which is closed towards the inside of the vessel. See for the form: "Römisches, byzantinisches und frühmittelalterliches Glas - Sammlung Ernesto Wolf", Hatje Cantz 2001, number 117. From Palestine.