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65-39-5

From: Italy | Campania | Pompeii (uncertain)

Curatorial Section: Mediterranean

Object Number 65-39-5
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture South Italian
Provenience Italy | Campania | Pompeii (uncertain)
Manufacture Location South Italy
Section Mediterranean
Materials Ceramic
Technique Black Glaze
Description

Low, conical profile. Small, nearly cylindrical, solid knob. Underside and outer edge unglazed. Around edge of top a broad band of metallic black glaze on which is painted in white a very simplified egg-and-dart pattern. Area within band reserved and painted in glaze with a line of quirks. Knob unglazed except top. Pinkish buff clay. Intact.

Height 3.4 cm
Outside Diameter 8.4 cm
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Richard W. Sears II, 1965

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