Caption

Jug, Egyptian workshop, spherical flattened body, cylindrical neck, flared spout and ribbon-shaped handle with thickened edges. 6th–4th century BC, origin unknown. Vessel; height 7 cm, width 6 cm., The image shows a translucent glass jug with a rounded body, a narrow neck, a flared rim, and a curved handle attached to the shoulder; the glass has an aged, iridescent surface with areas of cloudy opalescence and weathered spots. The visible colors include pale green, muted yellow-gold, hints of pinkish-orange, and some brownish discoloration, with reflective highlights that give slight metallic sheens. The handle is a greener tone and has a sculpted leaf-like attachment at its base, and the overall surface shows pitting, streaks, and worn textures consistent across the body and neck.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A18_324

License type

Rights managed

Available size

34.1Mb (1.6Mb) / 10.2in x 12.9in / 3071 x 3879 (300dpi)

Keywords

Jug Egyptian workshop spherical flattened body cylindrical neck flared spout ribbon-shaped handle thickened edges 6th–4th century BC origin unknown Vessel height 7 cm width 6 cm image translucent glass jug rounded body narrow neck flared rim curved handle attached shoulder glass aged iridescent surface areas cloudy opalescence weathered spots visible colors include pale green muted yellow-gold hints pinkish-orange brownish discoloration reflective highlights give slight metallic sheens handle greener tone sculpted leaf- attachment base surface pitting streaks worn textures consistent across neck.