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Accession_Number

47.6.4

Shape

Hydria

Shape_description

Rounded, everted rim, just below which a vertical strap handle emerges and extends to the shoulder, where there are two horizontal strap handles. Concave base, peaked in centre.

Material

Terracotta

Fabric

Fabric_description

Munsell_color

7.5YR 7/6

Decoration

Entirely decorated with matt black paint, turning to brown, except for reserved base.

Inscriptions

Condition

Lip slightly chipped and handle slightly cracked. Surface worn, with paint flaking, especially on front.

Technique/Style

Black glaze

Provenance

From Egypt

Period

Hellenistic

Date

Dating_details

Artist

Attribution

Image

2002.97.0486.jpg	3/4 back view of a miniature Hellenistic black-glazed hydria, showing the vertical and one of the horizontal handles.
2002.97.0487.jpg	Back view of a miniature Hellenistic black-glazed hydria, showing all three handles.
2002.97.0488.jpg	Bottom view of a miniature Hellenistic black-glazed hydria, showing the reserved base.
2002.97.0489.jpg	Top view of a miniature Hellenistic black-glazed hydria, showing the tops of three handles and the mouth.
2008.99.0574.jpg	Oblique top view of a black-glazed Hellenistic hydria.
2008.99.0575.jpg	Front view of Hellenistic black-glazed hydria.
2008.99.0576.jpg	Right side view of a black-glazed Hellenistic hydria, showing the handle to the right.
2008.99.0577.jpg	Back view of a black-glazed Hellenistic hydria, showing all three handles.
2008.99.0578.jpg	Left side view of a black-glazed Hellenistic hydria, showing the handle to the left.
2008.99.0579.jpg	Top view of a black-glazed Hellenistic hydria, showing all three handles.
2008.99.0580.jpg	Bottom view of a black-glazed Hellenistic hydria, showing the base.