Vessel Handle

34-21-372

From: Israel | Beth Shean

Curatorial Section: Near Eastern

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Object Number 34-21-372
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Israel | Beth Shean
Archaeology Area Pit W. of 1899
Period Neolithic | Chalcolithic
Date Made 4500-4000 BCE
Section Near Eastern
Materials Ceramic
Description

Cylindrical handle. Gritty grey ware burning buff; light brown slip on both surfaces; the exterior is covered with red wash; traces of red wash on the interior. Handmade.

Credit Line Expedition to Beth Shean (Beisan); Clarence Fisher, 1934
Other Number 33-11-72b - Field No SF

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