Byzantine Sack Shaped Jars

The Byzantine period Sack Shaped storage jars are a development of the Late Roman Sack Shaped storage jars. They are dated to the 6th-7th centuries CE. 

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Sack Shaped Storage jar.
Most likely used for wine transport 
Found mainly along the coast
Rounded base
Height: 70 cm









Sack Shaped Storage jar.
Most likely used for wine transport 
Found mainly along the coast
Rounded base
Height: 60 cm









Judean Sack Shaped Storage jar.
Most likely used for wine transport 
Rounded base
Height: 60 cm


Sack Shaped Storage jar.
Most likely used for wine transport 
Found mainly along the coast
Rounded base
Height: 60 cm









Northern Sack Shaped Storage jar.
Most likely used for wine transport 
Rounded base
Height: 70 cm