Juglet
2nd millennium BCE
Description
Dark clay with white decoration applied in stripes of uneven length and uneven thickness. Paint has drip marks in places. Small hole in body from wear. Chip in foot; foot is uneven. Neck leans back towards handle about 5 degrees from vertical. Round body with narrow flared foot, long tapered neck and flared lip.
Dimensions
15.3 x 7.4 cm (6 x 2 15/16 in.)
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