Roman Glass Jug with Pearly Iridescence. 1st-3rd century A.D. Domed body with dimple base; applied trail to the flared mouth; tapering applied trail handle with spur to the rim; iridescent surface, repaired. Cf. The Corning Museum of Glass, accession number 6.1.4, for type. 12.3 grams, 15.2 cm (6 in.). Acquired from Shiraz Antiquities, London W1, UK, on 27 August 1998. Property of a Bedfordshire, UK, private collector. Accompanied by an illustrated collector's identification tag.