Collection Item – Teece Museum of Classical Antiquities

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Name/TitleEgyptian jug

About this objectThis Egyptian vessel is made of a coarse pale buff clay. The spherical body has a rounded base, a short neck, and a flared, flattened rim. Rolled lug handles are attached on opposite sides on the shoulder.

This artefact was likely used in a domestic or funerary context.

PeriodEgyptian (ancient)

Place MadeEgypt

Medium and MaterialsCeramic

Style and IconographyEgyptian (ancient)

TechniqueMolding (forming)

MeasurementsHeight 165mm; Diameter 235mm; Weight 1.34kg

Subject and Association KeywordsSocial life and customs

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

Credit LineDonated by Marjory Fern, in memory of Graham Fern (potter), 2022.

Object TypeStorage Vessels

Object number231.22.21