Thymiaterion Lid

Incense Burner Lid

Bell

MS435

From: Cyprus

Curatorial Section: Mediterranean

Object Number MS435
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Greek
Provenience Cyprus
Date Made 599-500 BCE
Section Mediterranean
Materials Ceramic
Description

Intact. Bell-shaped, flaring outward slightly at bottom. A hole vertically pierced at the top. Small strap handle arches above hole. Fine buff clay, unglazed except for three bands, one around bottom of wall, one near mid-point and a third around top.

Height 6.5 cm
Outside Diameter 5.5 cm
Credit Line Gift of Francis C. Macauley, Esq., 1890
Other Number 5691 - Old Museum Number

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