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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1995.36
Title
Fragmentary Cylindrical Jar
Classification
Vessels
Work Type
vessel
Date
1st-2nd century CE
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Africa, Egypt (Ancient)
Period
Roman Imperial period
Culture
Roman
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/287488

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Blue glazed faience
Dimensions
14 x 12.75 cm (5 1/2 x 5 in.)

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Nanette Rodney Kelekian
Accession Year
1995
Object Number
1995.36
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Jar is composed of large fragments. Representation of a deer, lion and bird within an ivy leaf meander. Band of fruits above between two bands. Beaded band above bank of fruits and vegetables at rim of vessel.

Verification Level

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