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Jug with Medallions

6th–8th century
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 300
The medallions wrapping around the neck of this jug, which was probably used to store liquids, are decorated with images of mounted riders. Such images were associated with the Holy Rider, who warded away evil, as well as with hunters who were identified with abundance and prosperity.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Jug with Medallions
  • Date: 6th–8th century
  • Culture: Byzantine
  • Medium: Copper alloy
  • Dimensions: Overall: 4 15/16 x 4 x 3 3/8 in. (12.5 x 10.2 x 8.6 cm)
  • Classification: Metalwork-Copper
  • Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1967
  • Object Number: 67.200.2
  • Curatorial Department: Medieval Art and The Cloisters

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