Milk Bowl
1500-1100 BCE
Description
Hemispherical body, base ring foot. Small flat horizontal handle pointed at each end, and pierced by 2 vertical holes. Exterior decorated with bands of lattice pattern and latticed lozenges.
Dimensions
H. 9.2 x diam. 17.8 cm (3 5/8 x 7 in.)
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