Globular jar with tubular mouth, loop handle and small handle for suspension. The mouth is in the shape of a bird with applied decoration indicating eyes and tufts of feathers. Incised decoration around the shoulder
History note: See ANE.1.1987
Height: 0.25 m
Method of acquisition: Given (1987) by Middleton, Colin
Production date: circa 800 BC
Accession number: ANE.28.1987
Primary reference Number: 87994
Oldadmincategory: O
Oldobjectnumber: WAE.28.1987
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Antiquities
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