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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1992.256.222
Title
Jug
Other Titles
Former Title: Single-handled Pitcher
Classification
Vessels
Work Type
vessel
Date
3rd-7th century
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World
Period
Roman Imperial period, Late, to Early Byzantine
Culture
Roman
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/288740

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Pale yellow-brown glass
Technique
Free-blown glass
Dimensions
15.8 x 7 x 5.2 cm (6 1/4 x 2 3/4 x 2 1/16 in.)

Provenance

Recorded Ownership History
Louise M. and George E. Bates, Camden, ME (by 1971-1992), gift; to the Harvard University Art Museums, 1992.

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Louise M. and George E. Bates
Accession Year
1992
Object Number
1992.256.222
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Jug; applied undulating foot, piriform body, applied undulating collar around neck just above shoulder, simple, round mouth, applied long ribbon handle. Intact; light and dark brown accretions.

Classification: Isings form 120b
Commentary
A jug is a vessel for holding and serving liquids, generally bulbous in shape with a long neck and handle(s).

Subjects and Contexts

  • Roman Domestic Art

Verification Level

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