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A work made of glass, mold-blown technique.

Jug

4th century

Roman; Eastern Mediterranean, probably Syria

Syria

Glass vessels were one of the many kinds of objects that were made for pilgrims of different faiths who visited Jerusalem. This jug was probably used to store blessed oil or water.

Glass, mold-blown technique

Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium