Globular jar, with high base and a high and narrow cylindrical neck. On both sides, where the neck and body join together, there are two vertical band handles. Its surface has a burgundy decoration, with geometric (chequered) and vegetable (volutes, floral) designs covering the body. The vase has a late chronology, dated to the group X, found by the Spanish archaeological mission in Nubia.
Present location |
MUSEO ARQUEOLÓGICO NACIONAL [21/007] MADRID |
Inventory number |
1980/96/124 |
Dating |
X-GROUP |
Archaeological Site |
ARGÍN:-MIRMAD |
Category |
PITCHER |
Material |
CLAY; POTTERY |
Technique |
FORMED ON THE POTTER'S WHEEL; PAINTED |
Height |
21.3 cm |
Diameter |
10.3 cm |