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Pilgrim’s Flask with Nimbed Figure
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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. This example was painted with the image of an unidentified saint bearing a nimbus or halo. It must have been used in conjunction with this saint's shrine.
| Artist / Maker | Anonymous, Byzantine period |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 400–600 |
| Culture / Origin | Byzantium, Syria-Palestine, Byzantine period |
| Medium | opaque glass with paint |
| Dimensions | Overall: 10.5 x 6.9 cm (4 1/8 x 2 11/16 in.) |
| Department | Medieval Art |
| Type | Glass |
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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