Cypriot Base-Ring Juglet (Bilbil)
Description
Catalogue description: Culture Cypriot Caption: Cypriot. Cypriot Base-Ring Juglet (Bilbil), ca. 1539–1292 B.C.E.. Terracotta, 5 13/16 x Diam. 2 1/2 in. (14.8 x 6.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the Egypt Exploration Fund, 13.1047. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)
AI image analysis GPT-4o-2024-08-06
Machine-generated from the object's image on May 2026. Not curatorial; treat deities, names, and signs below as the model's best reading, not authority.
A slender-formed jug with a single handle and elongated neck.
The artifact is a tall, narrow jug with a smooth, elongated neck and a single handle connecting the neck to the body. It displays a reddish-brown color with some blackening, possibly due to age or use. The body is rounded, tapering down to a small foot, with a simple, elegant design typical of functional pottery.
Cross-references (2)
- BKM-Accession 13.1047 tier-2
- BKM-Object 7860 tier-2
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