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Catalog Number

CAS 0389-0020   CAS 0389-0020; Jar
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Jar
Culture Parthian
Global Region Southwest Asia
Country Iran
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Northern Iran
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 1st century BCE
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Clay
Description Round jar with flat base and rounded sides that reach their maximum diameter below the mid-level height, then rise to form a high shoulder and short slightly flaring neck with flared rim and rounded lip; Single coiled handle is attached at mid-level height of neck and high on the shoulder; Short pinched appendage is appended to top of handle; Overall color is gray, with no indication of painted designs or other decoration; Jar leans slightly to one side and small depression is located on side, just above the point of maximum diameter, caused by handling before the jar had completely dried.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 21.4, Rim Diam = 4.9, Max Diam = 15.2