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Black-on-Red jug

Date800-650 BCE

Periodearly Archaic

MediumCeramic (wheelmade) with red slip and black paint

DimensionsOverall
Height: (8 9/16 in.) 21.75 cm
Diameter (body): (5 13/16 in.) 14.75 cm
Rim
Width (exterior): (1 3/8 in.) 4.22 to 2.77 cm
Length (exterior): (2 3/16 in.) 5.55 cm
Width (interior): (1.0 in.) 3.6 to 1.57 cm
Base
Diameter: (2 9/16 in.) 6.55 cm
Handle
Width: (13/16 in.) 2.02 cm
Thickness: (1/2 in.) 1.27 cm
Neck
Diameter (bottom): (1 1/2 in.) 3.87 cm
Diameter (center): (1 3/8 in.) 3.52 cm
Diameter (top): ( 1 7/16 in.) 3.69 cm
Thickness (wall): (3/16 in.) 0.4 cm

ClassificationsCeramics

Credit LineBequest of John Ringling, 1936

Object numberSN28.574

Geometric designs with concentric circles were made with precision by using a tool like a compass. The central point of the tool is still visible on this jug and a multiple brush was rotated to create the patterns on this vessel.

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Color

Slip: 2.5YR 5/6 (red)

Paint: N 2.5/ (black)

Inclusions

hard to see, but at bottom can see some sand