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Jug with handle
Roman
Imperial Period
2nd–early 3rd century A.D.
Medium/Technique
Glass
Dimensions
Height: 24 cm (9 7/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Martin Brimmer
Accession Number86.35
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsVessels
Catalogue Raisonné
Ancient Glass (MFA), no. 53.
DescriptionThick green glass; eight incised lines around outer surface.
ProvenanceAccording to MFA Register of Glass this is one of a group of vessels (86.34-86.53) nearly all of which were purchased or found in Crete by W. J. Stillman; at date unknown: purchased from W. J. Stillman by Martin Brimmer; gift of Martin Brimmer to MFA, March 17, 1886