Roman Glass Jug with Trails

拍品描述

4th-5th century A.D. A small pale yellow collared globular jug with short neck, angular ribbon handle with two narrow prominent ribs, folded upper attachment to the cylindrical neck, several horizontal lines on the globular body, trefoil mouth. See Auth, H., Ancient Glass at the Newark Museum, Newark, 1976, p.109, for the type. 32 grams, 74 mm (2 7/8 in.). (For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price.) with H.A.C., Basel, prior 1999. These globular jugs were typical of the Eastern Mediterranean in the late Roman period. The body was often decorated with ornamental threads. The jugs were often used in a manner similar to pilgrim flasks, to collect oil and water from early Christian sanctuaries. TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.

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