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Written by: Olivia VolkovContributing Writer · Manuscripts & Rare Books
Ceramics & Glass · Catalogue no. 23253
Anonymous, 6th-7th centuryPilgrim’s Flask
StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byCleveland Museum of Art
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Ampullae (small flasks) from pilgrimage sites were made of metal, terracotta, or glass. Because of their fragility, glass ampullae survive less abundantly than the other materials.
| Artist / Maker | Anonymous, 6th-7th century |
|---|---|
| Date | 500–700 |
| Culture / Origin | Byzantium, Syria-Palestine, 6th-7th century |
| Medium | green glass |
| Dimensions | Overall: 4.4 x 3.2 cm (1 3/4 x 1 1/4 in.) |
| Department | Medieval Art |
| Type | Glass |
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