Harvard Art Museums > 1992.256.222: Jug Vessels Collections Search Exit Deep Zoom Mode Zoom Out Zoom In Reset Zoom Full Screen Add to Collection Order Image Copy Link Copy Citation Citation"Jug , 1992.256.222,” Harvard Art Museums collections online, May 05, 2024, https://hvrd.art/o/288740. Reuse via IIIF Toggle Deep Zoom Mode Download This object does not yet have a description. Identification and Creation Object Number 1992.256.222 Title Jug Other Titles Former Title: Single-handled Pitcher Classification Vessels Work Type vessel Date 3rd-7th century Places Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World Period Roman Imperial period, Late, to Early Byzantine Culture Roman Persistent Link https://hvrd.art/o/288740 Physical Descriptions Medium Pale yellow-brown glass Technique Free-blown glass Dimensions 15.8 x 7 x 5.2 cm (6 1/4 x 2 3/4 x 2 1/16 in.) Provenance Recorded Ownership History Louise M. and George E. Bates, Camden, ME (by 1971-1992), gift; to the Harvard University Art Museums, 1992. Acquisition and Rights Credit Line Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Louise M. and George E. Bates Accession Year 1992 Object Number 1992.256.222 Division Asian and Mediterranean Art Contact am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu Permissions The Harvard Art Museums encourage the use of images found on this website for personal, noncommercial use, including educational and scholarly purposes. To request a higher resolution file of this image, please submit an online request. Descriptions Description Jug; applied undulating foot, piriform body, applied undulating collar around neck just above shoulder, simple, round mouth, applied long ribbon handle. Intact; light and dark brown accretions. Classification: Isings form 120b Commentary A jug is a vessel for holding and serving liquids, generally bulbous in shape with a long neck and handle(s). Subjects and Contexts Roman Domestic Art Verification Level This record has been reviewed by the curatorial staff but may be incomplete. Our records are frequently revised and enhanced. For more information please contact the Division of Asian and Mediterranean Art at am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
