Beaked Jug
1000 BCE
Description
Beaked ceramic jug with ovoid body which tapers slightly towards base and diminutive, stirrup-shaped handle. Two identical closely-spaced protrusions at base of vessel below the beak may indicate a pair of feet.
Dimensions
13.97 cm (5 1/2 in.)
Provenance
Offered by Ms. Ann B. Goodman. This vessel has been in the collection of the donor since the 1960s.
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