Jug

1994.20.0002

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Artifact Identification Jug   (1994.20.0002)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Materials T&E
  2. :
  3. Food Service T&E
  4. :
  5. Serving Vessels
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date Iron Age, 750 – 475 BC
Culture Cypriot

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Diameter) 53.0 cm
Dimension 2 (Height) 22.2 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 10.5 cm
Weight 815 g
Measuring Remarks The height is actually the diameter and the width is actually the height. The depth is measured from the handle to the tip of the spout. Weight is to the nearest five grams.
Materials Ceramic--Earthenware, Pigment--Slip
Manufacturing Processes Handbuilding, Firing, Painting
Munsell Color Information (10yr 4/1 ) -ns ( 5yr 4/3 ) -ns dark grey ; reddish brown ; pale yellow ( 2.5 7/4) -ns

Research Remarks

Published Description

Cypriot Pot of bi-chrome ware with ring foot, rounded body that has several circular designs around the pot, grooved strap handle, foil rim spout shaped like a pear. Pot is painted with horizontal encircling bands and concentric circles around the base region. - Harmer Johnson, appraiser

Description N/A
Comparanda N/A
Bibliography N/A

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Gift of Ambassador and Mrs. Phillips Talbot
Reproduction No
Reproduction Information N/A

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