British Museum — Department of Egypt and Sudan · vessel
amphora
Description
A Phoenician amphora of red siltware pottery, with a pointed base, convex sides, and sharp shoulder carination. Above the latter the sides converge to a contracted mouth, surrounded by a low, rounded rim. There is a loop-handle on either side at the shoulder. The exterior bears remains of a pale pink slip.
Connections
Found at
Tell Dafana
Cross-references (2)
- BM-Object Y_EA22346 tier-2
- BM-Registration 1887,0101.1222 tier-2
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