Hexagonal Jug with Christian Symbols
Hexagonal Jug with Christian Symbols
Place of OriginPalestine, probably made in the vicinity of Jerusalem
Dateabout 578-636 or 638
DimensionsH: 6 1/4 in. (15.9 cm);
Max W Body: 2 11/16 in. (6.9 cm);
Diam Rim: 2 11/16 in. (6.9 cm);
W base: 2 5/16 in. (5.8 cm)
Max W Body: 2 11/16 in. (6.9 cm);
Diam Rim: 2 11/16 in. (6.9 cm);
W base: 2 5/16 in. (5.8 cm)
MediumMold blown with applied rim and handle. Medium thin glass
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1923.1354
Not on View
Collections
Published ReferencesBarag, Dan P., "Glass Pilgrim Vessels from Jerusalem, Pts. II and III," Journal of Glass Studies 13 (1971), p. 49 (C IV 3), 53, fig. 39.
- 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. 177, p. 259-260.
Probably early 20th century (before 1913)
Fifth to seventh centuries
Late 6th- early 7th centuries CE
Probably 6th century
about 578-614
about 578-629
Sixth to early seventh centuries
Late 6th- early 7th centuries CE
Late sixth to early seventh centuries
Sixth to early seventh centuries
about 578-614
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