Pitcher

68-39-5

From: Turkey (Country) | Mersin

Curatorial Section: Mediterranean

Object Number 68-39-5
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Greek
Provenience Turkey (Country) | Mersin
Date Made 5th century BCE
Section Mediterranean
Materials Bronze
Description

Shape as Attic 5th c. pottery oinochoe, Beazley, ARV^2 shape 9. Broad bottom at outer edge. Resting surfacr, bevelled in profile so that pot sits on its inner edge. Broad, rounded body, gtst. in diam. at shouler; continuous profile from foot to lip. Relatively constricted neck. Overhanging lip, molded in profile. Handle arches above lip and is attached below on shoulder, terminating ina relief palmette. Intact save for breaks in wall at neck and lower body.

Height 18.5 cm
Outside Diameter 17.3 cm
Credit Line Gift of George J. Oakley, 1968

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