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Stirrup-jar; Unattributed; 14th-13th century BC; 11.53

From:UC Teece Museum of Classical Antiquities

Name/TitleStirrup-jar

About this objectA simple Mycenaean stirrup-jar of pale brown clay with a single handle and two spouts, one of which is a false spout. The jar has been decorated with bands of brown and black paint, and a series of short vertical strokes on the shoulder.

This stirrup-jar would probably have been used for holding olive oil. The narrow neck of the 'real' spout would make it simple to dribble out small amounts of oil.

MakerUnattributed

Date Made14th-13th century BC

PeriodLate Helladic III A2

Place MadeMediterranean Region

Place NotesPossibly found in Cyprus.

Medium and MaterialsCeramic; Pottery

Style and IconographyMycenaean

TechniqueThrowing (pottery technique)

TechniquePolychromy

TechniqueGlazing (coating process)

MeasurementsHeight (to lip) 112mm; Diameter 108mm

Subject and Association KeywordsFood history

Subject and Association KeywordsSocial life and customs

Named CollectionThe James Logie Memorial Collection, University of Canterbury, New Zealand

Credit LineDonated by the Christchurch Classical Association, 1953

Object TypeFood Service Vessels

Object number11.53