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Jar

Jar
 6th century CE

Medium
earthenware
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1967
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
earthenware
Measurements
10.5 × 8.3 cm diameter
Place/s of Execution
Syria
Accession Number
1544-D5
Department
Antiquities
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1967
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

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