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M. 072:015 :: jug

Object description: Hollow, conical disc-base; ovoid body; ridge encircling neck-base; tall, concave neck; horizontal rim; bilobate handle from upper neck to shoulder; knob on either side of upper handle. Figurine on front shoulder holding right hand on a jug´s handle, front of figurine made in a mould, back and right forearm are handmade. Hard, pinkish buff clay. Decoration worn off.

Data elements

Inventory number

M. 072:015

Serie nummer

4467

Object

jug

Object, Swedish

kanna; kärl

Country - Findspot

Cyprus : Europe

Country, Swedish - Findspot

Cypern

Place - Findspot

Marion

Geographic name, alternative - Swedish

Cypern

Material

Earthenware; Clay; Pottery

Material, Swedish

Keramik

Context

Tomb 72. Chamber. Stratum 2.

Acquisition

SCE 1929.

Time - Acquisition

1931

Description

Hollow, conical disc-base; ovoid body; ridge encircling neck-base; tall, concave neck; horizontal rim; bilobate handle from upper neck to shoulder; knob on either side of upper handle. Figurine on front shoulder holding right hand on a jug´s handle, front of figurine made in a mould, back and right forearm are handmade. Hard, pinkish buff clay. Decoration worn off.

Period

C.C. II. (400-325 BC)

Time - Manufacturing, earliest

-400

Time - Manufacturing, latest

-325

Event - Was Present At

Swedish Cyprus Expedition (1927-1931)

Description: The Swedish Cyprus Expedition was a project to systematically investigate the archaeology of the entire early history of Cyprus. It took place between September 1927 and March 1931 and was led by three archaeologists: Einar Gjerstad, Erik Sjöqvist and Alfred Westholm together with architect John Lindros.
Archaeological excavations were made at locations all over Cyprus including Lapithos, Nitovikla, Ajia Irini and Enkomi. The results were published in four volumes from 1934 to 1972. Most of the finds are now kept at the Cyprus Museum; Nicosia and Medelhavsmuseet, Stockholm.
In the early 1970s Paul Åström from the University of Gothenburg continued the tradition of the Swedish Cyprus Expedition with his excavations at the ancient city of Hala Sultan Tekke / Dromolaxia-Vizatzia near Larnaca. He concentrated mainly on the investigation of the late history of the city, viz. the later part of Late Cypriote period (Late Bronze Age). After the untimely death of Paul Åström, Peter M. Fischer from the same university received the permission by the Department of Antiquities (2009) to continue the excavations there (2010). The main objective of the first season of the renewed excavations is to investigate the earliest history of the city which seems to have its roots in the Middle Cypriote period (Middle Bronze Age). (wikipedia, 2012-04-23)
Source - http: swedishcyprusexpedition.se, collections.smvk.se, sv.wikipedia.org, en.wikipedia.org

Comments

According to Vandenabeele this vessel is Polychrome (=VII) Ware. According to Gjerstad, there were red lines encircling neck and belly (SCE II, p 396).

Keyword

ceramics

Publications

- SCE II, 396, pl LXXVI, 2nd row, 4th from left.

- Vandenabeele, F, Figurines on Cypriote Jugs Holding an Oinochoe, (SIMA 120) Jonsered 1998, 7, 29-30, 32, 38, 43-44, 65-67, 83, 87 n. 61, 91, 96, 104, 111, 184-186, pl LXXXVIII, cat no 206 I.

Pottery Ware