Title

Ointment jar

Alternative Title

Cosmetic jar

Creator

Unknown

Files

Abstract

Squat globular body supports a wide neck that is topped by an in-folded, tabular rim. Six pinch marks decorate the perimeter of the jar. The bottom is sharply concave with a high conical protrusion toward the interior and a pontil mark.

Keywords

Glass Jar

Time Period

6th-8th centuries CE

Material

Glass

Language

English

Type

InteractiveResource

Dimensions

5.0 x 5.3 cm

Media Type

jars

Format

Digital 3D model

Discovery Location

Eastern Mediterranean region

Holding Location

University of South Florida. Library. Special Collections Department (LOC)

Physical Collection

Farid Karam Collection of Graeco-Roman Antiquities

Physical Collection ID

R30

Identifier

R30-00110

Notes

citation/reference: Yael Israeli, Ancient Glass in the Israel Museum, 2003. Color: Pale yellow or clear glass; surface is covered with a dark crust over iridescent weathering.

Recommended Citation

Unknown, "Ointment jar" (2022). Farid Karam M.D. Lebanon Antiquities Collection. 111.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/karam/111

Equipment

Nikon D3400, AF-P Nikon 18-55 mm 1:3.5-5.6G

Capture Technique

Digital Photogrammetry, Agisoft Photoscan Professional 1.4.4

Affiliation

University of South Florida. Department of History (LOC)