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Jug: E.75.1914

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Current Location: Gallery 19

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Description

Jug, squareish body, with ring base and decoration in red and black. 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: 21 cm

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1914) by British School of Archaeology in Egypt

Dating

Coptic
300 - 600

Materials used in production

Ceramic

Techniques used in production

Drilled

Identification numbers

Accession number: E.75.1914
Primary reference Number: 51725
Oldadmincategory: P
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 11 January 2023 Last processed: Tuesday 12 December 2023

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

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