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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1977.216.327.1
Title
Collar Of Jar
Classification
Fragments
Work Type
sherd
Date
14th-12th century BCE
Places
Find Spot: Ancient & Byzantine World, Europe, Argos (Argolis)
Period
Helladic period, Late Helladic IIIB
Culture
Mycenaean
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/287521

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Terracotta
Technique
Handmade
Dimensions
H. 4.2 W. 6.8 Th. 1.3

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Transfer from the Department of the Classics, Harvard University, Gift of Pfeiffer-Hartwell Collection
Accession Year
1977
Object Number
1977.216.327.1
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
From large storage jar. Handmade and slipped brown-red. On the interior of the rim/collar the slip has been painted on to form a broad zig-zag with a thick, streaky band below. Buff fabric, with many inclusions and voids. Upper left in image.

Verification Level

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