Jug
4th-5th century CE
Description
Jug; body in two sections, flattened oblate narrowing to flat base, pinched then fig shaped, these sections (diam. 3.5 cm) covered with decorative vertical ribs; applied ring around neck, straight neck, widely flaring mouth, applied handle. Intact; some opaque dirt accretions, handle has dark purple iridescence near mouth.
Dimensions
H. 12.7 x Rim diam. 5 x W. 5.9 cm (5 x 1 15/16 x 2 5/16 in.)
Provenance
Aimée and Rosamond Lamb, Milton, MA (by 1955), gift; to the Fogg Art Museum, 1955.
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