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Vessel in the form of a man

Bottle in form of a Woman's figure holding a human head . Upper body of polished cream slip. Lower area of dark red with a band of stylized human heads painted in polychrome. Nose, teeth arms, and accessory head modelled, other details painted. The spout, emerging from back of shoulders, is a bridged to top of head by a narrow band which forms the handle of jug. Rounded bottom, stand.

Date
3rd century BCE - 6th century CE
In our collection
since March the 1st, 2014 up to now
Dimensions
7 in. (17.8 cm)
Location
Not on View
Medium
Clay, pigments
Price
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Composition
atium1%
zinc44%
iron52%
oxygen0%
cadmium3%