Jarlet Item Number: Ce236 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Jar made of grey clay consisting of a small globular body with base, wide neck and flaring rim. Originally two ring handles emerged from body at upward angle but one now missing. Decoration poorly executed in dark brown becoming red-brown on light brown colour of body. Painting consists of two horizontal bands on inside of rim and two on outside surface of neck. Below this is another line then a zigzag band, followed by a line and a horizontal band of chevrons. Below the chevrons is a line then three dark bands to the foot of the jar. Upper surface of surviving handle shows signs of decoration underside of base left reserved.
History Of Use
Primary function of this form was utilitarian but could also serve funerary function in the form of grave goods.
Cultural Context
utilitarian; funerary
Narrative
This collection was said to have been acquired by James George during his service in Greece (Athens) from 1945-48.
Item History
- Made in Greece
- 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
- Ownership Date
- before November 28, 1985
- Acquisition Date
- on November 28, 1985
Other
- Item Classes
- ceramics
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 1066/0016