cite as: https://uremuseum.org/record/47.6.5
| Accession_Number | 47.6.5 | ||||||||
| 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 the centre. | ||||||||
| Material | Terracotta | ||||||||
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| Munsell_color | 7.5YR 7/6 | ||||||||
| Decoration | Entirely decorated with matt black, turning to brown, except for reserved base. | ||||||||
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| Condition | Complete, but the rim, base and mouth are slightly chipped. The vertical handle, once broken off, has been rejoined. The surface is quote worn, and the left side is covered with a large white deposit around the handle; there are similar deposits on the foot and base. | ||||||||
| Technique/Style | Black glaze | ||||||||
| Provenance | From Egypt | ||||||||
| Period | Hellenistic | ||||||||
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| Comparanda | 47.6.4 | ||||||||
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| Height | 12.2 | ||||||||
| Diameters | Mouth 4.2; body 7.1; base 3.9 | ||||||||
| Handle_height | Vertical handle 5.3; horizontal handles 1.0 | ||||||||
| Other_dims. | H. neck 2.5 | ||||||||
| Location | Symposium | ||||||||
| Edited_by | Faye Cheesman; Amy; Kinsey; Teifi | ||||||||
| Date_edited | 21.07.2003; 04.10.2003; 10.01.2006; 31.07.2006 |
