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Storage Jar, 600–700
Byzantine; Made in Egypt
Ceramic, painted; H. 19 1/8 in. (48.5 cm), D. 17 11/16 in. (45 cm)
Rogers Fund, 1923 (23.2.74)

The painted patterns on this large storage jar are arranged to emphasize the swelling shape of the vessel. The animal, bird, and plant motifs are closely related to those found on contemporary textiles.

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    • Storage Jar, 600–700
    Byzantine; Made in Egypt
    Ceramic, painted; H. 19 1/8 in. (48.5 cm), D. 17 11/16 in. (45 cm)
    Rogers Fund, 1923 (23.2.74)