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Anatolian Ceramic Vase with Geometric Decoration

Date

9th–7th century B.C.

Medium

Ceramic

Culture

Near Eastern (Anatolian)

Department

Vessels

Institution

Getty Museum

A large two-handled jug with geometric designs and a double spout in the shape of two bulls. The footprint of the vessel is small compared to the bulging body. The opening in the short neck is also quite small. Around the neck is a thick fillet to which two large, arched handles attach. One handle ends in a blunt rectangle; the other terminates in the plastic, double bull spout. Approximately half of the vessel is covered in geometric designs in brown pigment, including the handles, neck and spout. Patterns include: lattice, chevrons, lines and diamonds, loosely arranged in bands. The pigment on a light colored slip. The vessel has been reconstructed and retains many visible chips, cracks and fills.

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