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Globular Jar
Globular Jar

Globular Jar

Artist Unknown
Date7th–8th century
MediumGlass: free-blown and tooled with applied “oxhide” decoration
DimensionsH. 3 7/16 in. (8.7 cm) x Diam. 3 in. (7.6 cm) x Diam. of rim 1 5/8 in. (4.2 cm)
ClassificationsGlass
Credit LineElizabeth Putnam McIver Collection of Ancient Glass, Gift of Dr. Monroe A. McIver
Object numberG.67.3.38
On View
Not on view
ProvenanceElizabeth Putnam McIver (1888-1984) and Dr. Monroe A. McIver (1890-1982), Cooperstown, NY; given to NCMA, 1967.Exhibition HistoryRaleigh, NC, North Carolina Museum of Art, “Art for the People: The Foundation of the North Carolina Museum of Art, 1924–1945,” November 27, 2019–February 9, 2020. Object Rights Statement

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