Pitcher
Description
Red slip with incisions. Incised bands at neck, bands of diagonal lozenges with fill at midpoint of body, incised bands below. Globular body, long neck, flared lip. Rounded bottom with hairline crack. One handle. Lump at base of neck in front. Front part of lip missing
Dimensions
12 x 7.7 cm (4 3/4 x 3 1/16 in.)
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