Photo of collection object Cosmetic Jar
Cosmetic Jar, 500–550. ivory and gold, Overall: 4.8 x 4 cm (1 7/8 x 1 9/16 in.). Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund, 1946.261. CC0.

Cosmetic Jar

500–550

Maker Unknown

Medieval Art

Cosmetic Jar, 500–550. Byzantium, probably Syria, early Byzantine period, 6th century. Ivory and gold; overall: 4.8 x 4 cm (1 7/8 x 1 9/16 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund 1946.261
Maker/Artist
Maker Unknown
Classification
Metalwork
Formatted Medium
ivory and gold
Medium
ivory, gold
Dimensions
Overall: 4.8 x 4 cm (1 7/8 x 1 9/16 in.)
Departments
Medieval Art
Accession Number
1946.261
Credit Line
Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund
Rights Statement
CC0
Museum Location
104 Late Antiquity

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