Jar

Item number Ce226 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.

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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).