Carlotta - the museum database

SHM 17946:0039 :: jug

Object description: Ring-base. Globular body. Short neck, slightly widening upwards. Trefoil mouth. Slightly raised, bilobate handle from rim to shoulder. Black line encircling rim. Two black bands encircling upper neck. Black band encircling neck-base. Eight black lines, framed by black bands, encircling upper body below handle. Twelve black concentric circles on either side of body. Three groups of three black concentric circles in front and below handle. Sides of handle painted black. Middle of handle painted red. Pinkish buff clay. Matt, light buff slip. Matt red and black paint.

Data elements
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Inventory number

SHM 17946:0039

Serie nummer

7269

Object

jug

Object, Swedish

kanna; kärl

Country - Findspot

Cyprus : Europe

Country, Swedish - Findspot

Cypern

Material

Earthenware; Clay; Pottery

Material, Swedish

Keramik

Exhibitions

Riksutställningar 1985-1991.

Acquisition

L. Z. Pierides to the Swedish Crown Prince in 1925. The Crown Prince to the Museum of National Antiquities in 1926. The Museum of National Antiquities to Medelhavsmuseet in 1982.

Description

Ring-base. Globular body. Short neck, slightly widening upwards. Trefoil mouth. Slightly raised, bilobate handle from rim to shoulder. Black line encircling rim. Two black bands encircling upper neck. Black band encircling neck-base. Eight black lines, framed by black bands, encircling upper body below handle. Twelve black concentric circles on either side of body. Three groups of three black concentric circles in front and below handle. Sides of handle painted black. Middle of handle painted red. Pinkish buff clay. Matt, light buff slip. Matt red and black paint.

Period