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MS4963

From: Syria | Aleppo

Curatorial Section: Mediterranean

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Object Number MS4963
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Roman
Provenience Syria | Aleppo
Period Roman Period
Section Mediterranean
Materials Glass
Technique Mould-Blown
Description

Purple glass with heavy iridescence. Base off-center and flat with seam from mold across it. Body ovoid-shape with vertical ridges, one ridge broken away under handle. Neck cylindrical with short, flaring rim. Rim folded inward to round edge. Two small ribbon handles connect neck to shoulder.

Height 6.6 cm
Outside Diameter 4.2 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Fr. Vester and Company, American Colony Store, Jerusalem, 1913
Other Number GL05 (ancient glass project) - Other Number | 2930 - Other Number

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