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There are 32 objects for which Condition contains → stem
14.9.109 Part of the body and the rim mended from a rejoining fragment. Part of one handle and two parts of rim missing. Lustre remains. White deposits around the stem. Chips to the rim. Parts of the gloss scratched off the remaining handle. The gloss on the interior is not lustrous. On the larger part of the interior thinly applied and fired red. More shiny on the stem and the underside of the foot. Noted in pencil: 'BM' and '26'
2005.3.41 Two of the handles and the stem and foot are missing, red is visible although worn and there are dark brown and white deposits on the piece
26.12.19 Mouth and upper part of neck missing. Foot badly damaged making pot stand unevenly. Chips to shoulder. Colours on main design are worn and the black stem ahs faded to red.
26.12.24A-B The flat surface of the knob on the lid has a white deposit on it, which can also be found at the base of the stem, and around one side of the rim. Small cracks in the glaze are evident around the the base of the stem, and small scratches are clear around the surface of the rim. The very edge of the rim has some small chips in it. On the inside of the lid, there is one deep scratch, and a hole, as well as more of the same white deposit. The rim and inside of the main body has got more deposit on it, but this is a brighter white. The gloss also shows signs of wear with scratches and flakes in the surface. Near one handle, there is a chip on the rim. One handle is covered in a yellowish/white deposit. More pale white deposit can be found on the foot and on the black band above it. There are several small scratches and chips in the base of the foot.
26.4.5 Intact. The stem of the knob has greyish deposit on it, a soft white version of which, can be found around the rim of the lid. The rim of the lid shows several chips. The underneath if the lid is covered in white and grey deposit.
26.7.15 Intact. All over shows small areas of wear, on the main zone there are small chips around the base of the handles. Above the stem, on the top of the foot, and inside the handles, there is a small amount of white deposit, including one large patch (which looks like it could have been used to fix a hole).
26.7.2 The vessel consists of two pieces and is repaired. The stem and part of the body are joined together. There are five bits missing from the rim and upper body, as well as bits from the joining parts, where there is also a gouge. In few spots the colour has been peeled off (body of bull, handles).
29.11.7 Intact. There is one chip on the edge of the rim, as well as a bit of wear. There is evidence of greyish/white deposit most noticeably around the rim and below one of the handles. Main zone in fairly good condition, with the usual evidence of wear and small scratches all over the surface. A large area of the the firing is red instead of black. There is a small whole in the stem of the foot, and some whitish/grey deposit around the edge of the foot and inside the base.
33.4.1 Complete, but not intact. One handle and part of rim restored. Stuck back together from six/seven pieces. Decoration around rim and handles is worn in patches, with small chips in the surface. Small gaps where the pieces have been rejoined. A few scratches are evident in surface of main zone. Top of stem is rough to touch. Resting edge of foot has chips in it, inside the foot has some sandy deposit and a crack across the centre. Inside the body, the gloss looks silvery, with small scratches on it.
34.2.1 Intact. There are four noticeable chips in the rim, as well as evidence of wear over the black surface. All over the Kylix are patches of wear and small scratches. The reserved disk in the centre has a lot of grey deposit on it, as does the inside of the rim. This deposit is also evident around the handles, and in small patches along the main zone. At the top of the stem, leading to the base, are lots of cracks and some flaking. There is a chip in the side of the foot, and the well in the base of the foot contains a lot of grey/white deposit.
34.8.8 Black has largely faded to red. Mouth and stem are faded badly. Scratches to back of pot. Base has been repaired.
45.10.11 Comprised of several rejoined fragments. Only two small sections of rim remain, traces of handle positioning and small protrusion of stem. Nearly all of the main design remains but the lower part of the figure is lost.
45.10.5 Comprised of nine rejoined fragments and nine loose fragments, one of which shows the head and shoulders of a youth, badly damaged in fire. Five pieces were badly damaged when it was found in 1979 - more detailed in Ure inventory. Underside has been repainted. Exterior surface design is in remarkably good condition considering the damage done to the interior surface. Stem remains but the foot is completely missing.
45.6.20 Single fragment, broken off at the top of the lid (just below stem); residue of varnish or glue on edge indicates that it was rejoined to other pieces. Pattern worn on top, where knob is chipped (on top and on side of knob). Grey deposit on surface, especially underside of knob.
49.8.12 Paint has worn badly on the mouth and the handle. The paint on the body remains clear depite the original mistakes by the decorator. Chip on the base, smaller around the rim. Depositions around the stem. Gloss applied carelessly on the exterior of the mouth.
49.8.7 Incomplete. Stem and foot missing leaving a hole in the centre of the cup. Deposits on rim, handles and inside. Glaze remains shiny on exterior surface, although flaking on large part of the rim and the handles. Thinly applied on the rim and fired red. Part of the black paint of the decoration fired red. Black paint smudge partly covering a bird on main band. Scratches on the top of the rim and handles.
50.3.2 Intact. White deposits on stem and around ridges.
50.4.16 Comprised of two pieces, rejoined at stem; missing a large chip from the top of the foot. Gloss eroded on rim, top of stem, and foot, but retains lustre.
51.7.16 Comprised of many rejoined fragments, with restorations (large patches on side B and 3/4 of the foot is modern, as is the stem joining it to the base). A long crack extends through the rim and neck at the back. Chips on the handles and the rim. Gloss worn on rim, handles and foot. The gloss on parts of the figure decoration is mirroring.
56.8.6 Stem appears to have been repaired just above foot. Small chip in rim and edge of the foot. White has faded at parts. Surface is in good condition.
56.8.7 Glaze flaked off the stem, base, undeside and the interior. It has been fired reddish brown. Remains of a label on underside.
61.6.1.10 Over half the cup is missing, as well as the bottom of the stem and the foot. Slight discolouration on the interior.
68.12.3 Complete and intact. Yellowish-red accretions on the knob and top of lid as well as the underside mar the surface. The outer part of the lid is worn. The handle of the lid shows areas of wear, especially on the leaves. The stem and underside of the rim are covered in pinky/beige deposit. A white deposit occupies most of the underside.
91.11.2 Broken at the stem, some of remaining stem broken off. 2 pieces
L.2011.1.35 Fragment. Broken at the bottom and damaged along the stem and top, sediments along the stem.
REDMG:1935.87.23 Intact. Colours faded and black paint inside is streaky. Stem and foot faded or fired red to black.
REDMG:1951.132.1 Missing a small chip from the base. Light grey (lime) deposits on mouth, handle, stem, and foot, with build-up of tan deposits on the underside; resting surface stained grey in places.
REDMG:1951.148 Modern wooden foot, joined rougly at the top of the stem. Chipped at the back and on handles; rim scratched; surface stained greyish-brown. Added colours faded and chipped.
REDMG:1953.25.29 Mouth, neck, and most of handle missing. Black glaze chipped; brownish-grey deposits on shoulder, stem, and around foot.
REDMG:1953.25.44 Comprised of four rejoined fragments, missing bottom of bowl, stem and foot, as well as three small chips on rim. Light tan deposits, especially on interior and tops of handles; decoration chipped all over.
REDMG:1964.1654.1 Mouth and neck missing and part of stem appears to be missing due to uneven base. Deposits on outside and on base. Some scratches to body.
REDMG:2004.97.1 Comprised of 30 or more fragments, rejoined and with some plaster restorations; body is joined to stem with a new (rusted) screw. Evidence of modern breaks (on plaster joins). Thick dark grey adhesions on base. Iridescence and other slight deposits on interior.
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