Neck Amphora

Neck amphora. Foot in profile, a flattened echinus. Sharp ridge at juncture of foot and lower wall. On lower wall a reserved band .045m high in which are painted a row of long rays. On either side, A and B, a reserved panel of .11m broad extending from ridge at base of neck to just below mid-point. Along upper edge of each panel a band of tongue pattern .025m broad. In A, a lion striding to right; between his legs an incised rosette. On B, a doe walking left; an incised rosette between her legs, a second near her shoulder, neck reserved and painted with interlocked lotus buds and flowers. Spreading lip glazed black. Handles attached at shoulder and at upper neck, circular in section, painted black. Interior of neck glazed.