A1600

Object type

Stirrup jar

Tomb No (findspot)

T42

Ware

Mycenaean style

Chronology

1375-1300 B.C.

Dimensions

Height: 10cm
Diameter: 10.2cm (max)

Bibliography

Åström 1972, 348

Preservation

Part of side chipped off.

Fabric Description

Buff fabric with some inclusions, buff matt slip.

Description

Depressed globular body with upper part tapering towards false neck, slightly convex top disc.

Decoration

Slight moulding at base of neck. Decorated with reserved circle on top, solid painted handles, flowers on shoulder and parallel bands on body in dark brown paint.