Artifact: bc033

Number:	BC033
Ware/Material:	Bichrome Ware
Shape/Type:	Jug
Date:	Cypro-Archaic
Preservation:	Intact with minor surface wear
Body Shape:	Ovoid, almost spherical
Base Shape:	Ring base
Neck Shape:	Short cylindrical
Rim Shape:	Trefoil strainer mouth
Handle(s):	Strap handle from shoulder to mid-nick
Fabric:	Buff
Description:	Extensive decoration, mostly in circular motifs. On either side of jug, a Maltese cross surrounded by 4 concentric brown bands. This is encircled in turn by a broad red band followed by 4 additional concentric brown bands. Toward the top edge of these circles, a vertical motif consisting of a wavy line flanked by 4 roughly parallel vertical brown lines and 2 swastikas connects the inner motif to a sequence of even larger concentric circles. These are drawn around nearly the entire diameter of the jug on either side, and consist of a broad red band flanked by parallel concentric brown lines. The front of the jug is decorated with 2 1/2 large hatched lozenges flanked by swastikas. Rim and spout outlined in brown, actual strainer area painted red, flanked by a dotted circle on either side, representing eyes.
Height(cm):	31.2
Max. Diameter(cm):	22
Base Diameter(cm):	8.4
Rim Diameter(cm):	8
Manufacture:	Wheel made
Online Comparison:	Harvard Semitic Museum, Cesnola Collection

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