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Painted clay jar with lid: E.136.1900

Object information

Current Location: Gallery 19

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Painted clay jar with lid

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Description

Jar, squat, with two handles and attached lid, with vine leaf decoration

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 14.5 cm
Length: 11.1 cm

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1900) by Egyptian Research Account

Dating

Roman
Circa 300 - Circa 400

Materials used in production

Clay

Techniques used in production

Thrown, wheel made

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Identification numbers

Accession number: E.136.1900
Primary reference Number: 50112
Oldadmincategory: P
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 February 2020 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

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Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Antiquities

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