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Pentagonal Jug
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Pentagonal Jug

Place of OriginEastern Mediterranean, probably Syria
DateSixth to early seventh centuries
DimensionsH: 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm); Diam (rim): 2 9/16 in. (6.5 cm); Diam (body): 3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm); W Base: 2 11/16 in. (6.8 cm)
MediumMold blown; applied decoration and handle. Medium thin glass.
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1923.1351
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. 183, p. 262-263, color pl. 29, p. 63.
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