Stirrup Jar

Object Number

SMP2057

Name

Stirrup Jar

Description

Stirrup jar of truncated piriform shape with rolled flat base

indicated by sherds but nearly all missing and now restored

as too the end of spout. H. 19

4 cm

D. 20

5 cm. Fine buff slip

rather glossy and stained yellow in places

red to dark brown lustrous paint somewhat fugative. Handles and spout encircled by band

edges of handles outlined

with lunates either side of top of false spout

four bands around lower body and base band

three floral motives on shoulder separated by pendent spirals.

Specimen Count

1

Preservation State

Complete

Collection Date From

1900

Department

Knossos

Collection

Stratigraphical Museum

Other IDs

p.189

pl. 27(b)

EMu IRN

166017