Ewer Item Number: Cj52 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Blue-green, hexagonal, glass ewer with short neck and pinched pouring end which are thicker than the body. Handle on neck has deep green lines; herring bone design on two sides of body; small triangles on two sides; three large triangles vertically placed with circle in centre on other two sides. All sides are slightly convex. Previously broken and repaired.
History Of Use
For storing and pouring liquids, including oil.
Narrative
5th century Roman. Excavated at St. George's Cathedral in Jerusalem in 1927.
Item History
- Made in Syria between 400 and 499
- Collected during 1927
- Owned by T. W. A. Gray before March 27, 1979
- Received from T. W. A. Gray (Donor) on March 27, 1979
What
Who
- Culture
- Roman
- Previous Owner
- T. W. A. Gray
- Received from
- T. W. A. Gray (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Syria
When
- Creation Date
- between 400 and 499
- Collection Date
- during 1927
- Ownership Date
- before March 27, 1979
- Acquisition Date
- on March 27, 1979
Other
- Condition
- poor
- Accession Number
- 0520/0001