Collection: | Corinth | |
Type: | Object | |
Name: | Z 606 | |
Title: | EARLY HELLADIC LARGE BASIN | |
Category: | Miscellaneous | |
Category Code: | Z | |
Object Number: | 606 | |
Description: | Class B II (Glazed, completely coated ware) according to Blegen (Zygouries); Circular in shape, these vessels are very regularly formed, with sides spreading in a uniform curve from a small base to a thick flat rim which generally has a sharp edge toward the interior. The bottom is flattened as a base, resting on an outer ring, the central part being pushed up or hollowed out. Four broad strap handles, forming a very small loop and set close to the rim, symmetrically spaced. Raised band with thumb impressions makes a sort of rope pattern running around the vase just below the rim. | |
Decoration: | Coated with black glaze, with reddish brown mottling | |
Material: | Pink clay, gray at core | |
Condition: | Complete profile. At least 50% RIP, missing most of body, 1/2 of rim, much of base. | |
Dimensions Actual: | D: 0.55; H: 0.31 | |
Period: | Early Helladic | |
Area: | Zygouries | |
Findspot Description: | Zygouries | |
Bibliography: | Zygouries fig 85, page 97; page 98 | |
Site: | Corinth | |
City: | Ancient Corinth | |
Country: | Greece | |
References: | Publication: Blegen, Zygouries: a prehistoric settlement ... 1928 Monument: Zygouries |