Jug
3rd-7th century
Description
Jug; applied undulating foot, piriform body, applied undulating collar around neck just above shoulder, simple, round mouth, applied long ribbon handle. Intact; light and dark brown accretions. Classification: Isings form 120b
Dimensions
15.8 x 7 x 5.2 cm (6 1/4 x 2 3/4 x 2 1/16 in.)
Provenance
Louise M. and George E. Bates, Camden, ME (by 1971-1992), gift; to the Harvard University Art Museums, 1992.
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