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Regarding this assertion, Abaye said: In the private domain, everyone agrees that the halakha is in accordance with the opinion of Rav Ḥisda, i.e., that the private domain is considered one entity filled from the ground to the sky. However, here this baraita is referring to a special case involving
Abaye said: One who threw a round reed jug into the public domain, and the jug is 10 handbreadths high and its diameter is not 6 handbreadths wide, is liable. Since its diameter is less than 6 handbreadths, its area can fit the area of 4 handbreadths squared. Therefore, this jug is considered an o
Rava said: Even if it was not 6 handbreadths wide he is exempt. What is the reason for this? He is exempt because it is impossible that the ends of the reeds protruding from the weave of the jug will not extend above 10 handbreadths. Consequently, the entire jug never entered the public domain, as p
If he turned the jug that is less than 6 handbreadths wide over on its mouth, i.e., if he threw it with its mouth facing down, even if the jug was only 7 handbreadths and a bit high, he is still liable, as the legal status of this jug is equivalent to that of any other object that lands there. How
Rav Ashi said: Even if the height of the jug was 7½ handbreadths, he is liable, as the sides of the jug are not considered to be higher than they are in reality. What is the reason for this? The reason is because partitions are made exclusively for the inside of the jug. The sides of the jug play n