Jug with Medallions, 6th–8th century, Byzantine, Copper alloy, Overall: 4 15/16 x 4 x 3 3/8 in. (12.5 x 10.2 x 8.6 cm), Metalwork-Copper, 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
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Jug, Medallions, 6th–8th century, Byzantine, Copper alloy, Overall, 4 15/16 x 4 3 3/8, 12.5 10.2 8.6 cm, Metalwork-Copper, medallions, wrapping, neck, jug, store liquids, decorated, images, mounted riders, associated, Holy Rider, warded away, evil, well, hunters, identified, abundance, prosperity
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