Context (Field collection)
Collected by Walter Edward Guinness (1st Lord Moyne) in 1937.
Event Date 1937
Author: Lizzy Peneycad

Context (Acquisition Details)
The Moyne collection arrived at MAA in 1938, after being displayed in London from 19 May to 1 June. Richard Feachem organised and partially accessioned the collection in 1946; the remainder was registered in 1981 and 1995. See archive (FA2/3/6, Doc.68, Doc.467 and Doc.470).
Event Date 1938
Author: Lizzy Peneycad

Context (References)
Guinness, W.E. (1938). Atlantic Circle. London: Blackie & Son.
Event Date 1938
Author: Lizzy Peneycad

Context (References)
Feachem, R.W. (1947). The Material Culture of the Bay Islands. Unpublished MA thesis, University of Cambridge.
Event Date 1947
Author: maa

Context (Related Documents)
Original catalogue card has sketch of decoration.
Event Date 1981
Author: Lizzy Peneycad

Description (Physical description)
Lobed olla with low neck and round bottom. B has grooved decoration of zigzags.
Event Date 1981
Author: maa

Description (Physical description)
Small globular jar of coarse, reddish buff coloured fabric with a grey core. Rounded base; globular body, with four very shallow lobes and roughly incised zigzags on the shoulder; everted rim with a pointed edge, partly chipped. Mat impression on the base.
Event Date 11/7/2024
Author: Lizzy Peneycad