Ancient Turkey tear bottle
Accession
Identifier: MUS-922
Content Description
Bottle to collect the tears of mourners at a funeral. Bottle was sealed and buried with the one being buried. Made of glass. 3" by 1 1/4". Dug up in Asia Minor, Turkey.
Acquisition Type
Gift
Restrictions Apply
No
Dates
- Creation: 0-500
Extent
1 items ; 3" by 1 1/4"
Source
- Hinman, Margaret Dolly (Donor, Person)