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Jug
Roman
Imperial Period
2nd–4th century A.D.
Medium/Technique
Blown glass with attached coil and handle
Dimensions
8.6 cm (3 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Museum purchase with funds donated by contribution, and Everett Fund
Accession Number93.18
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionGreenish glass with same color coil wound around base of neck and near top. Intact.
ProvenanceAccording to the MFA Register of Glass this is one of 43 pieces from the vicinity of Tyre in Phoenicia, brought to this country by Michel Farah and acquired by the MFA, January 3, 1893, for $ 800.00 (this amount is the total price for MFA 93.10-93.52)