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Ancient Roman

Double Jug

2nd-3rd century
Glass, blown technique
11.1 × 14.5 cm (4.4 × 5.7 in)

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FROM THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO’S CATALOG

This vessel was made by heating two separate jugs and then fusing them together. The two compartments may have held two different kinds of wine.

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