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Jug: E.5.1914

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Current Location: Gallery 19

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Description

Jug, with two handles, traces of decoration in purple and red. Vessels of this shape were often used in Late Roman life, but decorated versions were often reserved for burials and this example was found in a grave.

Measurements and weight

Length: 25.5 cm

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1914)

Dating

Coptic
300 AD - 600 AD

Materials used in production

Ceramic

Identification numbers

Accession number: E.5.1914
Primary reference Number: 51658
Oldadmincategory: P
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 14 May 2021 Last processed: Tuesday 12 December 2023

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

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