Bird Askos

MS1463

From: Italy | Etruria | Toscanella

Curatorial Section: Mediterranean

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Object Number MS1463
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Italy | Etruria | Toscanella
Locus Toscanella Tomb
Date Made 250-150 BCE
Section Mediterranean
Materials Ceramic
Description

Bird askos on low ring base. Pale buff clay with brown slip, much worn. The bird's beak is the pouring spout, the filling hole being a tube near the tail which also supports the handle. The filling hole is recessed within the lip to prevent spills. The grooved strap handle runs from the filling tube to the base of the bird's neck. The tail feathers project from the base of the filling tube and separation is indicated by 3 grooves. No wings or feet indicated.

Height 8.9 cm
Length 16.8 cm
Credit Line Museum Purchase; Subscription of John Wanamaker, 1896
Other Number 1046 - Stevenson Etruscan Series Number

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