Millefiori jar

Creator

Unknown

Files

Abstract

Squat glass pot has a wide neck, flared mouth and simple rim. The base is shallowly concave with a palpable pontil mark. The two handles are “S” shaped and attached to both the body of the vessel and to the shoulder. The exterior surface is rough following the contours of the designs in the canes; the interior surface is smoother and cloudy. The vessel is lined with translucent glass. The orange color in the canes are vibrant and unusual for the ancient world. Research into the introduction of various colors and patterns in millefiori glass will help date this object.

Keywords

Glass Jar

Time Period

125-25 BCE

Material

Glass

Language

English

Type

InteractiveResource

Dimensions

4.1 x 7.7 cm.

Media Type

jars

Format

Digital 3D model

Discovery Location

Eastern Mediterranean region

Holding Location

University of South Florida. Library. Special Collections Department (LOC)

Physical Collection

Farid Karam Collection of Graeco-Roman Antiquities

Physical Collection ID

R30

Identifier

R30-00071

Notes

Color: Predominately pale green with a great variety of colors in the canes.

Streaming Media

Recommended Citation

Unknown, "Millefiori jar" (2022). Farid Karam M.D. Lebanon Antiquities Collection. 72.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/karam/72

Equipment

Nikon D3400, AF-P Nikon 18-55 mm 1:3.5-5.6G

Capture Technique

Digital Photogrammetry, Agisoft Photoscan Professional 1.4.4

Affiliation

University of South Florida. Department of History (LOC)