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Name/TitlePitcher

About this objectAttic Geometric Pitcher, a vessel commonly used for transporting water. The pitcher is large with a curved handle and features tiers of intricate Geometric patterns that are common for the period. The painting is similar to the work of the Anavysos Painter.

Date Madeca. 750-725 BC

PeriodLate Geometric IIa

Place MadeGreece

Medium and MaterialsCeramic; Pottery

Style and IconographyGeometric

Style and IconographyAttic

MeasurementsHeight (to lip) 472mm; Height (including handle) 516mm; Diameter 314mm

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

Credit LinePurchased, 1956

Object TypeContainers

Object number36.56