ukhamba (Jug)

About this object

History of use

For beer. Possibly made for sale?

Physical description

Brown clay jug with rounded sides, a flat bottom, a short, nearly flat spout, and arched handle. Lines of incised marks on handle, around lip, and extending diagonally from spout. Fired on open fire. Dark brown and black fire marks overall. Loosely knotted leather strip attached to handle.