Hexagonal Jar with Christian Symbols
Hexagonal Jar with Christian Symbols
Place of OriginPalestine, probably made in the vicinity of Jerusalem
Dateabout 578-614
DimensionsH: 3 5/8 in. (9.1 cm); Diam (rim): 2 in. (5.1 cm); Diam (body): 2 13/16 in. (7.1 cm); W Base: 2 1/2 in. (6.3 cm)
MediumMold blown. Medium thin glass.
ClassificationGlass
Credit LinePurchased with funds from the Libbey Endowment, Gift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1936.12
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Published ReferencesBarag, Dan P., "Glass Pilgrim Vessels from Jerusalem, Pts. I," Journal of Glass Studies 12 (1970), p. 55 (A II 2) 58, fig. 1.
- Glass
Stern, E. Marianne, Roman Mold-blown Glass: the First through Sixth Centuries, "L'Erma" di Bretschneider in Association with the Toledo Museum of Art, Rome, Italy, 1995, cat. no. 170, pp. 254-255.
about 578-614
about 578-629
Late sixth to early seventh centuries
Late 6th- early 7th centuries CE
about 578-636 or 638
Probably early 20th century (before 1913)
Fifth to seventh centuries
Second quarter to mid-first century CE
Probably sixth to early seventh centuries
Probably second quarter to mid-first century
Late 6th- early 7th centuries CE
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