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stirrup jar
Object Type
stirrup jar
Museum number
1842,0728.833
Description
Pottery stirrup jar decorated with flowers, triangles and bands.
Cultures/periods
Mycenaean
(late)
Production date
1400BC-1200BC
Findspot
Excavated/Findspot:
Melos
Materials
pottery
Dimensions
Height:
7.62 centimetres
Bibliographic references
Vase / Catalogue of Vases in the British Museum
(A1085)
Location
Not on display
Acquisition name
Purchased from:
Thomas Burgon
Acquisition date
1842
Department
Greek and Roman
Registration number
1842,0728.833