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Pitcher

3rd–4th century A.D.
Medium/TechniqueGlass, free-blown with attached handle
DimensionsHeight x diameter: 14.2 x 9.8 cm (5 9/16 x 3 7/8 in.)
Credit LineEmily Esther Sears Fund
Accession number04.1909
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsVessels
ProvenanceSaid to be from Abydos. 1903-1904: purchased for the MFA from Abd el-Mageed, Luxor, Egypt by Albert M. Lythgoe as part of a group (04.1907-04.1909) for £3.10. Acquired with funds from the Emily Esther Sears Fund. (Accession Date: January 1, 1904)
Oil flask (aryballos)
1st–2nd century A.D. or later
1st–2nd century A.D.
Pitcher
Probably 8th–11th century A.D.
Group shot: 93.15, 90.71, 93.18, 81.347, 94.196, 94.194
2nd–4th century A.D.
Amphora
1st–2nd century A.D.
Flask with two handles
4th–5th century A.D.
Bottle with basket handle
4th–5th century A.D.
Jug
4th or second half of the 4th century–early 5th century
Cosmetic tube
6th century AD