Corinth Object: Z 606
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