Jar
Jar
Place of OriginProbably Egypt
Dateabout 9th century
DimensionsH: 2 13/16 in. (7.1 cm); Diam: 2 5/16 in. (5.9 cm)
MediumGlass; free blown; design impressed with patterned tongs.
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1923.2022
Not on View
DescriptionColorless; flattened spherical body. Lower portion of neck remaining; lower part of body decorated with eight medallions, in relief: ring surrounding dot; small irregular applied base.
8th-9th century
8th-9th century
about 9th century
10th century
8th-10th century
8th-10th century
about 12th century
Late 6th- early 7th centuries CE
6th century BCE
late 9th-10th century CE
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