Pitcher

MS236

From: Phoenicia

Curatorial Section: Mediterranean

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Object Number MS236
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Phoenicia
Section Mediterranean
Materials Glass
Technique Blown
Description

Pitcher made from pale bluish green blown glass with a flat base and tapering body. Pontil mark found on the base. Body narrows to neck around which is applied glass threading for decoration. Rim is outsplayed and rounded, having been folded outward. A single broken bubble found on the rim. Ribbon handle has been attached from the rim to the middle of the body with a single ripple in it at the rim. Handle of darker bluish green glass.

Height 7.3 cm
Depth 3.49 cm
Credit Line Gift of John H. Harrison, 1895
Other Number GL11 (ancient glass project) - Other Number

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