National Treasures

About Findings Periods The Mandatory Collection of the Rockefeller Archaeological Museum
 
Object's Name: Tall Small Jar 
Period: Fatimid
Material: Glass
Site: Caesarea
Height: 43 cm
Diameter: 27.7 cm
Description: Jar made of thick greenish glass. The Jar is characterized by a concave base with a large pontil scar. The body is slightly covex The shoulders are round and it has a short uneven splayed rim.The glass is thick full of impurities. Traces of its turning during the free-blowing process can be seen on the surface of the glass. This intact jar is one of the two complete jars of its type, found at Caesarea. It is 43 cmc high with a capacity of 19 liters.
Bibliography:
Lester, A. Arnon, Y. Polak, R. T 1999. The Fatimid Hoard from Caesarea: A Preliminary Report. In: (ed). Barrucand, M. LEGYPTE FATIMIDE son art et son histoire. Paris, 233-248, Fig. 5a.

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Tall Small Jar  
Photographer :Mariana Salzberger

Tall Small Jar  
Photographer :Mariana Salzberger

Tall Small Jar  
Photographer :Mariana Salzberger





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