Accession No
1927.1223
Description
Modern Maltese seed measurer. Round bowl with flat circular base; simple rim; with semicircular-shaped opening created by a pinched corner or spout with thin oblong gap and circular impressions one each side visible. Dark red ware; small chip to interior base.
Place
Europe; Southern Europe; Malta
Period
Modern
Source
Ridgeway, William (Professor; Sir) [collector and bequeather]; Newstead, Robert (Professor); Duckworth, W. H. L.
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
1927.1223
Cultural Affliation
Material
Ceramic; Pottery
Local Term
Measurements
63mm
Events
Description (Labels & Markings)
Written on base of object: 'Malta. Seed Measure.'
Event Date
Author: Clare McKenna
Context (Acquisition Details)
From R. Newstead F.R.S, per W.H.L. Duckworth
Event Date
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Small pottery Maltese seed measure (modern). It is suggested that this form is derived from that of a lamp
Event Date
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Modern Maltese seed measurer. Round bowl with flat circular base; simple rim; with semicircular-shaped opening created by a pinched corner or spout with thin oblong gap and circular impressions one each side visible. Dark red ware; small chip to interior base.
Event Date 22/3/2024
Author: Clare McKenna
Context (Analysis)
Similar in form to musbieħ, Maltese oil lamps. See 1934.1032 A and B.
Event Date 22/3/2024
Author: Clare McKenna
FM:49021
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