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Catalog Number CAS 0389-0545   CAS 0389-0545; Jar
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Jar
Culture unknown
Global Region Southwest Asia
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Near East?
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Clay
Description Small jar for holding oil or perfumes, with conical body, high shoulder, and tall straight neck with flaring rim; Pair of coil handles is attached opposite each other on sides of neck and on shoulder; Jar appears to be completely undecorated.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 23.5, Rim Diam = 4.6, Max Diam = 11.2