Accession No
1929.176 D.1
Description
Grey ware sherd of handle from amphora. Two circular holes running through the body, forming an internal tunnel to serve as a sunken handle. Back of handle convex.
Place
Europe; Southern Europe; Malta; Hal Tarxien
Period
Early Bronze Age Phase Ic
Source
Zammit, Themistocles (Professor) [excavator and donor]
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
1929.176 D.1
Cultural Affliation
Material
Ceramic; Pottery
Local Term
Measurements
Events
Context (Related Documents)
Handwritten label in black ink found with objects reads: MALTA. STONE AGE.'
Event Date
Author: Danlei Zhou
Context (Related Documents)
Handwritten label found with object reads: 'Malta. Unprov. Tarxien phase' in blue ink and 'Amphora 'handle' see plate 44 Evans' in pencil'.
Event Date
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Description for 1929.176 A-D: 'Sherds of Stone Age and Early Bronze Age period'.
Event Date
Author: maa
Context (References)
Zammit, T. (1930). Prehistoric Malta: The Tarxien Temples. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Event Date 1930
Author: Imogen Gunn (admin)
Context (Display)
Exhibited: Archaeology Gallery, cabinet 22, Clarke Gallery, 1984-2010.
Event Date 1984
Author: Danlei Zhou
Description (Physical description)
Grey ware sherd of handle from amphora. Two circular holes running through the body, forming an internal tunnel to serve as a sunken handle. Back of handle convex.
Event Date 25/3/2024
Author: Danlei Zhou
FM:311177
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