ROMAN GLASS OENOCHOE

Roman pitcher with a green glass handle, decorated in relief. The body is square, each face is decorated in relief. The molded walls are decorated with palm trees, crossbars and various geometric patterns. A large vertical loop folded at the top connects the shoulder to a flared, hemmed lip. This jug was probably part of a dinner service. Roman/Byzantine period, Levant, 4th/6th century AD. Dimensions: height 12.6 cm x width 6.7 cm. This oinochoe is completely intact. No restoration has been done. The vase will be supplied with a copy of the export license issued by the German cultural authorities.

Provenance: German private collection

Internal reference: H676