Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 2nd century CE. An elegant free-blown jug comprised of translucent yellow-green glass. The vessel has a spherical body supported by an applied circular foot, a tall, narrow neck, a splayed rim with an in-folded lip, and an applied trail handle with a folded thumb rest finial. The exterior is embellished with a single continuous trail of clear glass that spirals from the neck to just above the foot. Scattered areas of faint silvery and rainbow-hued iridescence complement the verdant spring hues of this fine example. Size: 2.75" W x 5.1" H (7 cm x 13 cm).

Published in "Solid Liquid: Greek, Roman, Byzantine and Islamic Glass." Fortuna Fine Arts, Ltd., New York, 1999, p. 85, fig. 149.

Provenance: private East Coast, USA collection

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#135240

Very minor nicks to base and rim, with some light weathering film, otherwise intact and very good. Scattered areas of faint silver and rainbow iridescence, and nice earthen deposits throughout.