Jar
Item number Ce228 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
Item number Ce228 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Clay jar (parts a-b) consisting a saucer-like body with deep incurved rim mounted atop a tall, cylindrical foot with dish-like base. Base (part a) has slightly convex edge. Decoration consists of a reserve band around opening, painted with radiating black tongues and lines as well as a band of small dots. Rest of the body is black except for the edge of base which is reserved. Underside of base has a reserve band near its edge and its centre, but the rest is black reserve. Lid (part b) consists of a disk with a beveled edge to fit the opening on body; tall handle. Lid is painted black with some areas in reserve. Underneath of knob is in reserve; disk of lid has thin reserved circles near handle and edge. Underside reserved.
The plemochoe was a jar with a turned in rim, high foot and lid. Its design allowed it to carry valuable liquids, such as perfume, without spillage. They were commonly used in bathing but also served in religious ceremonies, were also used in a funerary context in the form of grave goods.
utilitarian; funerary
This collection was said to have been acquired by James George during his service in Greece (Athens) from 1945-48. J.W. Hayes (from the Royal Ontario Museum, 1985) said the piece was either Attic or Boeotian.
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The plemochoe was a jar with a turned in rim, high foot and lid. Its design allowed it to carry valuable liquids, such as perfume, without spillage. They were commonly used in bathing but also served in religious ceremonies, were also used in a funerary context in the form of grave goods.
utilitarian; funerary
Clay jar (parts a-b) consisting a saucer-like body with deep incurved rim mounted atop a tall, cylindrical foot with dish-like base. Base (part a) has slightly convex edge. Decoration consists of a reserve band around opening, painted with radiating black tongues and lines as well as a band of small dots. Rest of the body is black except for the edge of base which is reserved. Underside of base has a reserve band near its edge and its centre, but the rest is black reserve. Lid (part b) consists of a disk with a beveled edge to fit the opening on body; tall handle. Lid is painted black with some areas in reserve. Underneath of knob is in reserve; disk of lid has thin reserved circles near handle and edge. Underside reserved.
This collection was said to have been acquired by James George during his service in Greece (Athens) from 1945-48. J.W. Hayes (from the Royal Ontario Museum, 1985) said the piece was either Attic or Boeotian.
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