Jug
About this object
History of use
Used for pouring and storing liquids.
Narrative
Late Cypriot I; 1550-1400 B.C.E.; White Slip I Ware.
Cultural context
storage
Physical description
Grey, clay jus with a cream slip with white limestone particles. Fairly thick slip and dark brown, thin matte paint. Fairly high ring foot, squat globular depressed body, tall neck with moderately flaring rim, vertical strap handle from neck to shoulder with horned projection at its top. Decoration consists of vertical and horizontal latticed bands and vertical rows of lozenges on body, short rows of stippling on rim and horned projection, zigzag pattern on handle.
Date Made
1550 B.C.E.-1400 B.C.E.
Date Acquired
Jun 1957
How Acquired
Donated
Credit Line
Measurements
Overall: 21.7 cm x 13.8 cm x 13.2 cm
Object Number
M1.31