Sherd

69-4-9

From: Iraq | Choga Mami

Curatorial Section: Near Eastern

Object Number 69-4-9
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Iraq | Choga Mami
Period Samarra
Date Made 5500-5000 BCE
Section Near Eastern
Materials Ceramic
Description

"Samarra painted ware." Rim sherd from large heavy bowl; shallow with sharply everted rim. Buff paste, no visible temper. Decorated with thick brown paint on matte surface. Exterior: three annular bands, irregular lozenges between the top two. Interior: negative pattern. Cross hatched band at rim, parallel steps on sides, follow by annular bands. Cross hatched bottom.

Credit Line Gift of Joan Oates, 1969

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