Accession No
1951.2035
Description
Eleven sherds of eight different wheel-made vessels. One rim and body sherd of a small plate of light buff fabric; everted simple rim, flat body, obtuse-angled flat base. One rim sherd of buff fabric, possibly from a jug; everted rim, short neck. One body sherd of buff fabric of transition from neck to shoulder. One shoulder sherd of light grey fabric, showing base of a vertical strap handle, oval in section. One handle of cream fabric with two ridges along the top. Two matching body and base sherds of buff fabric; bulbous body, obtuse-angled flat base. One base sherd of buff fabric with footring. Three matching base sherds of buff fabric; obtuse-angled flat base.
Place
Europe; Southern Europe; Cyprus; Kyrenia
Period
?Early Iron Age
Source
Museum of Classical Archaeology [donor]; Fitzwilliam Museum [collector]; Stewart, James Rivers Barrington [excavator]
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
1951.2035
Cultural Affliation
Material
Ceramic; Pottery
Local Term
Measurements
Events
Description (Labels & Markings)
Eight sherds marked in black ink reading: 'KYRENIA T.'
Event Date
Author: Jan-Henrik Hartung
Context (Field collection)
Found: Kyrenia T
Event Date
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Sherds of wheel made, undecorated thin wares, grey and pinkish buff in colour
Event Date
Author: maa
Context (Acquisition Details)
Transferred from the Museum of Classical Archaeology to MAA in November 1951. It was likely originally owned by the Fitzwilliam Museum and part of the transfer of Cypriot material to the Museum of Classical Archaeology around 1938.
Event Date 11/1951
Author: Imogen Gunn (admin)
Description (Physical description)
Eleven sherds of eight different wheel-made vessels. One rim and body sherd of a small plate of light buff fabric; everted simple rim, flat body, obtuse-angled flat base. One rim sherd of buff fabric, possibly from a jug; everted rim, short neck. One body sherd of buff fabric of transition from neck to shoulder. One shoulder sherd of light grey fabric, showing base of a vertical strap handle, oval in section. One handle of cream fabric with two ridges along the top. Two matching body and base sherds of buff fabric; bulbous body, obtuse-angled flat base. One base sherd of buff fabric with footring. Three matching base sherds of buff fabric; obtuse-angled flat base.
Event Date 6/3/2024
Author: Jan-Henrik Hartung
FM:50287
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