A miniature Greek core-formed glass oinochoe
Circa 4th Century B.C.
5.7cm high
Footnotes:
Provenance:
Lord Dayton of Corran collection, UK, formed from 1960 onwards.
with Charles Ede Ltd, London (Ancient Glass, 2006, no. 4).
The Nico F. Bijnsdorp Collection (NFB 197), acquired from the above on the 12 December 2006.

Miniature oinochoai such as this are far rarer survivals than their full-size counterparts. The white speckling within the blue glass is thought to be indicative of manufacture in Rhodes. For similar, see the British Museum, London, acc. no. GR 1856.12-26.1144.
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The mouth of the jug has been broken and repaired with some restoration including to the yellow trail on the rim. There is some restoration to the yellow trail on the foot also.
The glossy looking surface has some overall surface wear, with remains of core on the interior. The spiral yellow thread on the body is well preserved.
With Nico Bijnsdorp collection label on the base, no. 197.