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Stirrup jars

Scope note

Ancient Aegean vessels with a false spout rising on top to support two stirrup-shaped handles and having a narrow, easily sealed spout further down on the shoulder.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000198864

Broader Terms used

vessels

Term used for

jars, stirrup

Equivalent Terms used

stirrup jar

Created

12yrs ago

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