Bowl

68-39-10

From: Turkey (uncertain)

Curatorial Section: Mediterranean

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Object Number 68-39-10
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Greek
Provenience Turkey (uncertain)
Date Made 2nd century BCE
Section Mediterranean
Materials Ceramic
Description

Profile: body hemispherical, flattened out below; wheelmade lip straight in profile increasing in diameter from bottom to top. molded decoration dimly impressed. In medallion, a circle of 2 raised lines, is, probably, a rosette. The wall is divided into quarters by 4 tall, veined leaves. In each quarter is a very dimly impressed figure or group, the same in each. Eros(?) or an animal (?). No rim zone. Body set off from lip by a strong groove. Intact. Buff clay; red glaze on all surfaces.

Height 6 cm
Outside Diameter 12.9 cm
Credit Line Gift of George J. Oakley, 1968

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