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Hexagonal Jug

Place of OriginEastern Mediterranean, probably Syria
DateSixth to early seventh centuries
DimensionsH: 5 3/8 in. (13.7 cm); Diam (rim): 1 9/16 in. (4 cm); Max Width Body: 2 11/16 in. (6.9 cm);
Width Base: 2 3/16 in. (5.5 cm)
MediumMold blown; tooled; applied decoration and handle
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1923.1350
Not on View
Collections
  • Glass
Published ReferencesStern, 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. 180, pp. 261-262, color plate 29, p. 63.
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