Jarlet Item Number: M4.20 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Small beige clay jar with carved panels. The body is round with a flat base. There is a short stout neck opening to a wide rounded rim. The body is divided into four panels; two panels are smooth while two are rough. There are traces of green on the inside the rim.
History Of Use
Said by the donor to "hold mourner's tears which were buried with the deceased".
Item History
- Made in Ashur, Iraq
- Owned by Lady Heaton Robinson before May 1960
- Received from Lady Heaton Robinson (Donor) during May 1960
What
Who
- Culture
- Near East
- Previous Owner
- Lady Heaton Robinson
- Received from
- Lady Heaton Robinson (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Ashur, Iraq
When
- Ownership Date
- before May 1960
- Acquisition Date
- during May 1960
Other
- Item Classes
- ceramics
- Condition
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 108