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Jars for preserves
1st century A.D.
Soprintendenza Speciale per i Beni Archeologici di Napoli e Pompei
Inv. 22301, 22304
Jars were used to preserve vegetables in vinegar and salt, or fruit in must or sapa. They were closed with piece of soft leather held in place by string ties.