Storage Jar

Floor 2 Floor 2
Ashkenazim and Sephardim (2.3) Ashkenazim and Sephardim (2.3)
Exhibit 2.3.30 Exhibit 2.3.30

Storage Jar Southern Spain or North Africa, 12th or 13th century
Glazed ceramics Courtesy of the Israel Antiquities Authority

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The jar is decorated with illustrations of animals and leaves. Brought into the Holy Land during the Crusades, it was discovered in the Knights’ Hotel excavation in Acre.

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Themes and Connections:

12th century, Africa, spain, storage jar, trade

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Storage Jar Southern Spain or North Africa, 12th or 13th century Glazed ceramics Courtesy of the Israel Antiquities Authority

Must Know

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Themes and Connections:

Storage Jar Southern Spain or North Africa, 12th or 13th century
Glazed ceramics Courtesy of the Israel Antiquities Authority