Jar Item Number: Ce226 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Footed krater with wide mouth, upright rim and 2 double arched handles off shoulder. High fine stratled foot has 5 cut out sections and 5 panels. Exterior is painted with meander design on neck; panel design on shoulder; 3 horizontal rows of short vertical lines; meander on belly; 3 horizontal rows of vertical lines; on foot single birds in panels between cut outs.
History Of Use
Kraters were used for mixing wine and water.
Cultural Context
everyday
Narrative
This collection was said to have been acquired by James George during his service in Greece (Athens) from 1945-48. John W. Hayes (from the ROM) thought this jar was the Late Geometric Boeotian (or Provincial Attic).
Item History
- Made in Greece between 731 BCE and 701 BCE
- Owned by James George before November 28, 1985
- Received from James George (Donor) on November 28, 1985
What
Who
- Culture
- Greek
- Previous Owner
- James George
- Received from
- James George (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Greece
When
- Creation Date
- between 731 BCE and 701 BCE
- Ownership Date
- before November 28, 1985
- Acquisition Date
- on November 28, 1985
Other
- Item Classes
- ceramics
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 96
- Accession Number
- 1066/0005