Pot

71-9-79

From: Iran

Curatorial Section: Near Eastern

Object Number 71-9-79
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Iran
Locus West or west central region (Kermanshah, Qazvin plain area)
Section Near Eastern
Materials Ceramic
Description

Rim is like a small ledge over a beveled upper neck; mid neck is sharp ridge; lower neck concave. Base of neck incised with parallel wavy lines. Upper body bulges to 2 opposing vertical strap handles start from ridge on neck and run down to upper shoulder. Surface of pot has a flaky appearance. Also areas of concretion. Wheel-turned. Flat base.

Credit Line Gift of Columbia University through Edith Porada, 1971

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