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Dead Sea Scroll jar and lid

ca. 2nd century BCE
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Dead Sea Scroll jar and lid
  • Date: ca. 2nd century BCE
  • Geography: Qumran, Cave 1Q
  • Medium: Ceramic
  • Dimensions: Jar: H. 62 cm (24 7/16 in); Diam. 27.9 cm (11 in.); Lid: H. 7.7 cm (3 1/16); Diam. 18.2 cm (7 3/16 in.)
  • Credit Line: Gift of Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, 1964
  • Object Number: 64.26a, b
  • Curatorial Department: Ancient West Asian Art

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