cite as: https://uremuseum.org/record/59.6.3
Accession_Number | 59.6.3 |
Shape | Jug |
Shape_description | Single but ornate handle that has pointed oval at bottom, two moulded lines towards top and a piece that curves up separate to the main handle in a 'cobra-like' strike pose. The main piece of the handle extends along rim of vessel in a leaf-like shape with notches in the edges. Mouth is wide and has small rim. Outside body is marked with 4 pairs of incised bands around its sides. Small curve at side of foot. Base is flat but has 6 incised concentric circles and a central sunken dot. |
Material | Bronze |
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Condition | Only the handle is ancient. Bronze has discoloured and lost its glaze in areas. Deposits inside the mouth. Stands lopsided. Some dents in the body. |
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Provenance | Said to be acquired in Italy. |
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Height | 20.0 |
Diameters | Rim 6.2; body 7.6; base 5.1 |
Handle_height | 11.4 |
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Location | Symposium |
Edited_by | Denise; Kinsey |
Date_edited | 17.09.2002; 10.01.2006 |