Glass jar, Late Imperial, ca. 3rd–4th century , Roman, Glass; blown, H.: 3 3/8 x 3 5/16 x 3 1/8 in. ( x x cm

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Glass jar, Late Imperial, ca. 3rd–4th century , Roman, Glass; blown, H.: 3 3/8 x 3 5/16 x 3 1/8 in. ( x x cm), Glass, Translucent cobalt blue. Rounded, slightly thickened rim; broad, flaring mouth; very short, concave neck; narrow, pushed-in shoulder; bulbous body; kick in bottom with central pontil scar. Intact, but one small area of cracking in side; bubbles, blowing striations, and a few glassy inclusions; pitting, dulling, and iridescence, with some patches of limy brown weathering

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