Large jug

Object Number

SMP18085

Name

Large jug

Description

Fragment of upper part of a large jug. Fine to semi-coarse fabric. wheel-made. Surface smoothened outside

concentric circles/horizontal ridges inside

neck surface shows signs of punctually-applied pressure (irregular incisions)

pre-firing. Neck and body seem to have been formed separately (bulge inside)

traces of handle attachment clearly visible. Handle used to be broken off (carefully mended

in contrast to SMP18084). Whole collar rim with groove (pulley-shaped) and another ring (separated by groove) set below at smaller diameter (outer rim diameter c. 13.5cm)

whole peaked handle (slightly lower than rim)

handle section ridged (thicker towards middle)

neck tapering upwards (wider at top). No spout. Incised (horizontal groove on neeck below rim) and painted decoration (slip-painted vertical band along ridge of handle

painted rim top

painted groove separating two parts of upper rim (pulley wheel).

Specimen Count

1

Preservation State

Fragment

Collection Date From

1958

Department

Knossos

Collection

Stratigraphical Museum

Other IDs

SMP19071

26

EMu IRN

164394